2018 Map of Hortman

About this map

The boundary between Bossier Parish and Webster Parish bisects this northern Louisiana landscape, characterized by the winding path of Bodcau Creek and its associated wetlands. The settlement of Hortman occupies the northeast corner, while the surrounding territory is defined by a network of timber and parish roads, including International Paper Rd and Cotton Valley Rd. This 2018 survey reveals a rural area with deep community roots, evidenced by the distribution of numerous family and church burial grounds such as Edwards Cem, Growing Valley Cem, and Pleasant Valley Cem. The presence of Bellevue Oilfield Rd in the southern portion of the map suggests the continuing importance of local petroleum extraction, while the expansive drainage of Clarke Bayou and Pigeon Roost Bayou indicates a terrain shaped by low-lying waterways and floodplains.