2020 Map of Irwin Lake

About this map

Oak Ridge and the surrounding plantation country of Louisiana's northeast corner are defined by the intricate waterways of Morehouse Parish and Richland Parish. The Boeuf River winds along the southern boundary, its course flanked by smaller tributaries such as Alligator Bayou and Como Bayou. This landscape is marked by numerous family and community landmarks, including Conger Cem, New Salem Cem, and James Chapel Cem, which reflect the deep roots of local settlements like Bordenax, Bardel, and White Island. The terrain transitions from the elevated ground of Gum Ridge in the north to the low-lying wetlands of Cooks Slough and Irwin Lake. This survey illustrates a network of rural roads, such as Buck Shepard Rd and George Franklin Rd, that connect these isolated agricultural communities across the delta's alluvial plain.