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2015 Map of Lamar

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lamar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The eastern border of Franklin Parish meets Madison Parish along the winding course of Bayou Macon, defining a landscape where river access remains a primary geographic anchor. This 2015 survey reveals a pattern of riverfront activity concentrated at numerous landings, including Jackson Landing, Warsaw Landing, and Indian Landing, which likely serve as historic and modern points of entry to the bayou. These riverside sites are connected to the interior via agricultural corridors like La-858 and Earl Stroud Rd.

Away from the water, the terrain is characterized by a network of sloughs and bayous, such as Hurricane Bayou and Johnson Bayou, that segment the agricultural fields. Small rural nodes like Lamar and Bakers sit nestled within this drainage system. Local heritage is grounded at sites like Friendship Cem and Hill Ridge, while the presence of Warsaw Ferry suggests a legacy of river crossings that predates modern infrastructure in this corner of Northeast Louisiana.