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2020 Map of Flora

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Flora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Kisatchie National Forest dominates the southern half of this area, characterized by a complex network of forest routes and hiking paths like the Sandstone Trail. This modern topographic survey reveals the intersection of timberlands and the historic bayou-based economy of Natchitoches Parish. The settlement of Cypress is situated along the major highway corridor, while Flora lies further northwest, connected by Parish Rd 751.

Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Weaver Cem, Russell Cem, and Dowen Cem. The landscape is defined by its diverse hydrography, ranging from the slow-moving Kisatchie Bayou to several oxbow features such as Horseshoe Lake and Old River. The terrain rises to distinct elevations at Backbone and High Ridge in the southeast, offering a clear view of how the natural geography influenced the placement of early homesteads and modern forest management roads.