1994 Map of Jonesboro South

About this map

The Black River meanders through the heart of this delta landscape, serving as a defining border between Catahoula Parish and Concordia Parish. The confluence of the Little River and Black River near Jonesville anchors the northern region, where levees and a road on levee manage the seasonal cycles of the surrounding bottomlands. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of brakes and lakes, such as Duck Roost Lake, Simpson Brake, and Gin Lake, which illustrate the hydraulic history of the Mississippi River floodplain. Industrial activity is prominent in the form of several energy operations, including the Willow Lake Oil Field and the California Bayou Oil Field. For those tracing local history, the map provides precise locations for numerous rural burial grounds like St Mary Cem, Pollard Cem, and Wilson Cem, alongside small riverfront communities like Security and Lismore.