2015 Map of Lillie

About this map

Lillie and the surrounding piney woods of northern Louisiana are captured here in a modern survey that highlights the deep-rooted rural infrastructure of the borderlands. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Corney Bayou and Little Corney Bayou, which cut through the timberlands and sections of the Kisatchie National Forest. A high density of cemeteries, including Pilgrims Rest Cem and Hard Shell Cem, serves as a primary marker of the family-based history in this region. This survey clarifies the transition between the small settlements of Randolph, Bethel Springs, and Rum Center, connected by a network of named country roads and parish lines. The area's legacy of independent farming and early church communities is evidenced by the proximity of Bethel Cem and Union Grove Cem to historic homestead sites.