2018 Map of Gorum

About this map

Gorum and the surrounding piney woods of Kisatchie National Forest characterize this part of Natchitoches Parish. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Bayou Pierre, Bayou Barbue, and Little Bayou Pierre, which carve through the undulating terrain of Chopin Camp Ridge and Sunk Hill. This survey captures the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Sampusand and Janie are connected by a web of local routes such as Emmanuel Rd and the Janie-Gorum Rd. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved here, including Gorum Cem, Emanuel Cem, and Botton Cem. The presence of the Longleaf Vista Trail and Turpentine Hill Trail highlights the area's legacy of timber and forest management, while distinctive landforms like Negro Foot Hill and Mossy Point provide unique local reference points.