2012 Map of Fairview Alpha

About this map

The meandering Red River defines the southern landscape of this Natchitoches Parish region, creating a complex hydrology of bayous, lakes, and islands. Small rural settlements like Fairview Alpha and Grappes Bluff anchor a network of parish roads, while the presence of the Alpha Gas Field and Powhatan Gas Field highlights the local importance of the energy industry. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Red River Valley, including The Coulee, Sims Bayou, and The Crevasse, which shape the fertile land between the river and Black Lake. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named landmarks and cemeteries provide important clues to the area’s heritage. The distribution of sites like Bethany Cem, Hawes Cem, and Zion Cem alongside Smith Island illustrates the long-standing relationship between these riverside communities and the shifting water levels of the floodplain.