2010 Map of Latex

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Latex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Latex sits at the literal intersection of state lines and regional history, serving as a focal point for this 2010 topographic study of the Caddo Parish borderlands. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including Republican Bayou, Piney Bayou, and Paw Paw Bayou, which weave through a network of rural roads such as Blanchard Latex Rd and Woodland Plantation Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history landmarks, with numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Swanson Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and the McDonald Cemetery near the eastern margin. Industrial activity is prominently represented by the Longwood Oil and Gas Field, highlighting the economic importance of mineral extraction in this part of Louisiana. Smaller settlements like Lotta and several named hills and branches provide a granular view of the local geography as it existed at the start of the decade.