1981 Map of Leton

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The Cotton Valley Gas and Oil Field dominates the western portion of this Webster Parish landscape, defined by an extensive network of access roads and a refinery near an Industrial Waste Pond. This industrial footprint contrasts with the rural character of settlements like Leton and Evergreen to the east. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Bayou Dorcheat and its various tributaries, including Wildcat Slough and Davis Slough. Genealogists will find several rural landmarks of interest, such as New Zion Ch, Old Union Ch, and the Hodge Cem. The southern edge of the sheet transitions into the protected woodlands of the Kisatchie National Forest, where smaller waterways like Flat Lick Creek and Canon Creek drain toward the bayou system.