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2020 Map of Foules

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Tensas River and its intricate network of bayous define this landscape along the borders of Catahoula, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Small agricultural communities such as Foules and Greenville are connected by a grid of rural roads, including State Rte 921 and Zeagler Rd, which navigate the wetlands and brakes. The density of named cemeteries, such as New Zion Cem, New Light Cem, and Elder Shade Cem, suggests a long history of dispersed rural settlement in these bottomlands.

Hydrological features dominate the area, with names like Big Choctaw Bayou, Frenches Bayou, and School House Bayou indicating a terrain deeply influenced by seasonal water flow and drainage. To the east, Independent Ridge provides a subtle rise above the surrounding sloughs and lakes, including Willow Lake and Reed Lake. The intersection of parish lines near Lee Bayou highlights the administrative complexity of this riverine territory.