2018 Map of Gilbert

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Bayou Macon winds along the eastern boundary of this Franklin Parish landscape, where the agricultural character of the Mississippi Delta is defined by an intricate network of slow-moving water. The town of Gilbert serves as a central hub, flanked by the smaller settlements of Chase, Jigger, and Brownell. This 2018 survey reveals a land shaped by drainage and irrigation, with numerous sloughs and bayous including Stokes Bayou, Boggy Bayou, and Ash Slough crisscrossing the fields. Local history is anchored by sites like Chase Cem and Oakley Cem, while the southern reaches are dominated by the waters of Turkey Creek Lake. The layout of rural roads such as Sweet Potato Rd and Oak Grove Church Rd reflects the long-standing farming traditions that persist in this corner of Louisiana.