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2012 Map of Libuse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Libuse and Kolin serve as the primary focal points of this Rapides Parish landscape, which is defined by its deep cultural ties to Czech heritage. These settlements are anchored by significant local landmarks such as the Libuse Czech Cem and the Czech National Cem, alongside the Libuse Lookout Tower. The terrain is shaped by a dense network of waterways including Brushy Fork, Little Horsepen Cr, and Haines Cr, which drain toward the south into Wiggins Bayou.

To the southwest, the landscape shifts toward a cluster of water bodies including Williams Lake, Rock Island Lake, and Tanyard Lake near the Red River floodplain. The map details a mix of rural development and residential enclaves like Shady Oaks, connected by historical routes such as Donahue Ferry Rd and family-named roads that suggest a long history of local land ownership and community structure.