2018 Map of Flora

About this map

Cypress and Flora anchor this 2018 topographic study of Natchitoches Parish, where the complex wetlands of the Red River valley meet the upland terrain of the Kisatchie National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding Kisatchie Bayou, Old River, and Bayou Derbonne. This modern survey details the rugged character of the High Ridge and the recreational geography of the Sandstone Trail and Backbone. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named landmarks are documented, such as Weaver Cem, Russell Cem, and Dowden Cem, providing clear evidence of long-standing community ties in this rural Louisiana corridor. The map effectively illustrates the intersection of federal forest land and private holdings along historic routes like Parish Rd 712 and Good Hope Rd.