1981 Map of Hortman

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Bodcau State Wildlife Management Area dominates the northwestern portion of this 1980s survey, where the Bodcau Reservoir and Bayou Bodcau define the local hydrology. The landscape is a mix of conservation land and active industry, notably the Bellevue Oil and Gas Field in the southwest and several pipelines crossing the parish line. The eastern corridor follows the Louisiana and Arkansas rail line, which passes through the small community of Hortman. Rural life is centered around several family and community landmarks, such as Bright Star Ch and the Whispering Pines Cem. The boundary between Bossier Parish and Webster Parish bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the connectivity between these two districts through a network of creeks like Brushy Creek and Sausman Creek.