
Fryeburg and Lawhon anchor this section of Northern Louisiana, where the border between Webster Parish and Bienville Parish weaves through a landscape defined by meandering waterways and family-named landmarks. The drainage network is particularly prominent, featuring Black Lake Bayou and its many tributaries like Poland Branch and Mid Branch, alongside Clear Lake. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family cemeteries across the area, including Gamel Cem, Walker Cem, and Moore Cem. The road system, often following the natural contours of the creeks, includes routes such as Central School Rd and Mims Grocery Rd, reflecting a rural community structure that remains centered on small settlements and local landmarks like the Pleasant Hill Church Cem.
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1947 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Minden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Minden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Gibsland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Gibsland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:62,500