2012 Map of Extension

About this map

Jones Landing and the rural community of Extension anchor this survey of the low-lying wetlands and prairies along the Franklin Parish border. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Ouachita River and the complex hydrology of the Boeuf River, which creates distinctive landforms like Rabbit Island and Cocklebur Island. Large water bodies including Willis Lake and Turkey Creek Lake dominate the eastern half of the map, reflecting a region deeply tied to its riverine environment. Local genealogy and land use are visible through features like Carrway Cem and King Cem, alongside family-named roads such as Alex Washington Rd and John Dailey Rd. The map also captures specialized infrastructure like the Turkey Creek Lake Airport and the Turkey Creek Dam, showing how the modern era has managed this water-rich territory of the Boeuf Prairie.