1983 Map of Jonesville North

About this map

The confluence of the Little River, Ouachita River, and Tensas River anchors this landscape in eastern Catahoula Parish. In the early 1980s, the area around Jonesville and Trinity reflects a complex relationship between delta hydrology and industrial extraction. The meandering river courses are flanked by numerous oxbow lakes and brakes, such as Tew Lake and Mean Lake, many of which sit within active petroleum production areas like the Tew Lake Oil Field and Mean Lake Oil Field. Local life is well-documented through a network of rural landmarks, including the McFarlen Cem and several community houses of worship such as Calvary Ch and Wallace Ridge Ch. Cultural and recreational sites like Midland State Park and the Brickyard near the Concordia Parish line further illustrate the varied land use of this river-bottom region.