2015 Map of Epps

About this map

Epps and Monticello anchor this North Louisiana landscape, where the meandering course of Joes Bayou and Cypress Bayou dictates the local geography. The map reveals a transition between West Carroll, Richland, and Madison parishes, characterized by a grid of agricultural roads and scattered settlements. Local heritage is preserved at several burial grounds, including Palestine Cem near the town of Mitchiner and Seven Star Cem farther south. The region's hydrography is defined by a complex network of slow-moving waterways such as Alligator Bayou and Cow Bayou, which historically influenced the drainage and settlement patterns of this deltaic plain. Tracing the intersections of historic parish boundaries and local routes like Ozie Starks Rd provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land use established in the early 21st century.