2018 Map of Libuse

About this map

Central Louisiana's rural landscape in Rapides Parish is defined here by the distinct heritage of its small settlements and the winding course of the Red River. The community of Libuse and its namesake Libuse Czech Cem speak to the unique Bohemian and Czech settlement history in this region, a legacy mirrored further south in Kolin and the Czech National Cem. These pockets of local history are surrounded by a dense network of water bodies, including Wiggins Bayou and Horsepen Cr, which drain the low-lying terrain near Pineville. The map reveals how local families have left their mark on the landscape through sites like Hooper Cem and Craig Cem, as well as small neighborhoods like Shady Oaks and Barron. As the land slopes toward the river, a series of oxbow-style lakes including Buttonwood Lake, Rock Island Lake, and Tanyard Lake reveal the shifting hydrology of the river basin.