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2012 Map of Goldonna

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Goldonna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saline Bayou winds through this Natchitoches Parish landscape, defining the local drainage patterns and anchoring a series of tributary systems. The settlement of Goldonna sits in the southeastern quadrant, where the local Po and Goldonna Cem serve as focal points for the community. Further north, the hamlets of Readheimer and Pine Ridge appear along the local road network, which is characterized by family-named routes such as Roy Johnson Rd and Bill Blalock Rd.

A notable geological and historical feature, Drakes Salt Lick, is situated along the bayou, pointing to the region's long-standing connection to natural mineral resources. Recreational use of the woodlands is evident at Cloud Crossing Campground and Cloud Bridge. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous named watercourses, including Malaudos Cr, Ragan Cr, and Choctaw Cr, which create a complex web of ridges and valleys typical of the Louisiana interior.