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2012 Map of Jericho

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jericho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Clifton and the smaller settlement of Jericho anchor the western edge of this central Louisiana landscape, where the terrain begins to rise into the Dough Hills. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the winding Sieper Cr and Comrade Cr in the south, while the northern reaches are drained by Odom Cr and Jacks Cr. These streams feed into larger reservoirs such as Cotile Lake and the southern tip of Lake Rodemacher, which dominate the eastern topography.

Family history and local heritage are preserved in scattered burial grounds like Ball Cem, Hill Cem, and Noel Cem, positioned near rural crossroads and timber tracts. The road network, including Shackleford Rd and Red Store Hill Rd, follows the subtle ridges between drainage basins like Dry Prong and Williamson Cr, illustrating how the region's early development was tied to its creek systems and timber-rich hills.