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2020 Map of Gibsland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Gibsland serves as the central hub of this North Louisiana landscape, situated at the intersection of major transit corridors and the boundary between Claiborne and Bienville Parishes. The map reveals a high concentration of cemeteries and small settlements, such as Darley and Phillips, reflecting a deeply rooted local heritage. Just to the south lies the community of Mount Lebanon, an area noted for its historical significance in regional education and religion.

The terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Black Lake Creek and Leatherman Creek, which wind through the timbered hills. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource, plotting numerous burial grounds including the Holstun Family Cem and Palestine Church Cem. The road network, from Old Arcadia Road to Bluegrass Drive, provides a framework for understanding the layout of family lands and rural neighborhoods at the start of the 2020s.