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2012 Map of Kurthwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kurthwood and its neighboring timber-era settlements of Fisherville, Alco, and Dusenbury sit within a landscape defined by an intricate network of creeks and bayous in central Louisiana. The upper reaches of the Calcasieu River flow through the southern portion of the map, while Little Kisatchie Bayou drains the northern edge. This survey documents the intersection of rural parish roads and logging-related infrastructure, most notably the Kurthwood Fire Tower which stands as a landmark for forest management in the region.

The terrain is marked by numerous family-named branches and loops, such as Black Jack Loop and Craigerville Loop, suggesting long-standing local ties to the land. Genealogists may find interest in the location of West Cem near the river, while the density of named water features like Comrade Cr, Bull Bay Br, and Stagestand Cr illustrates the complex drainage of this piney woods environment in the early 21st century.