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2012 Map of Laurel Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wakefield and the surrounding West Feliciana Parish landscape are defined by the intricate network of the W Fork Thompson Cr and its numerous tributaries. This 2012 survey illustrates a region where local geography is tied to family legacies, evidenced by the high density of private burial grounds such as McCausland Cem, Minor Cem, and Richardson Cem. These sites, scattered across the terrain from Cornor to Alice, suggest a deep-rooted genealogical history of the area's rural settlements.

In the northwestern corner, Lake Rosemound serves as a focal point for modern residential development, contrasted by the industrial presence of the Lake Rosemound Gas Field. The road network, including Old Laurel Hill Rd and Hamilton-Willis Rd, connects these dispersed communities, while several fire tower access roads, such as the Wakefield Fire Tower Rd, point to the importance of forestry management in this timber-rich portion of Louisiana.