2018 Map of Extension

About this map

Boeuf River and the Ouachita River wind through the bottomlands of Franklin and Catahoula Parishes, creating a landscape defined by oxbows, brakes, and ridges. The settlement of Extension serves as a central point in this alluvial plain, surrounded by the open grounds of Boeuf Prairie. The map captures a complex network of bayous including Grayson Bayou, Flowers Bayou, and Cutoff Bayou, which thread through the low-lying terrain alongside landmarks like Rabbit Island and Cocklebur Island. Local history is preserved in the location of several family and community burial grounds, such as Shady Grove Cem, Carrway Cem, and King Cem. Transport throughout the river basin is marked by specialized routes like Duty Ferry Rd and McGuffee Bend Rd, reflecting the historical reliance on river crossings and the specific contours of the delta landscape.