2012 Map of Gorum

About this map

Gorum serves as a central hub for this rural stretch of Natchitoches Parish, situated where Mora Gorum Rd and Lake Gorum Rd meet. The landscape is defined by the extensive drainage systems of Bayou Pierre and Bayou Cypre, which carve through the timberlands and ridges. Local topography is marked by distinctive elevations such as Chopin Camp Ridge and Sunk Hill, while the Gorum Lookout Tower stands as a prominent man-made landmark overseeing the forest. Family names are deeply etched into the geography, visible in road names like Ezzie Basco Rd and Paul Basco Rd. The presence of several burial grounds, including Emanuel Cem, Bottom Cem, and Gorum Cem, provides significant points of interest for genealogists tracing the residents of outlying settlements like Janie and Sampusand. This map documents the persistent rural character of the region as it transitioned into the early 21st century.