Houston River and its intricate drainage network, including Persimmon Gully and Bear Head Creek, define the wet piney woods of Calcasieu Parish in this mid-2010s survey. The landscape is marked by a mix of historic rural settlements and a dense web of local roads named for families and landmarks, such as Jerry's Loop, Old Cutoff Rd, and Bud Bennet Rd. The settlement of Big Woods stands out as a primary node of activity in the southern portion of the map, while Lunita and Lucas anchor the northern reaches near the river. For those researching local genealogy or community history, the map precisely locates the Benevolent Cem and the Big Woods Cem, providing essential points of reference for the families who have long inhabited these timberlands.
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1932 · Orange
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Sulphur
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Starks
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Vinton
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Toomey
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Carter Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · DeQuincy
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Sulphur Mines
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Lunita
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Long Marsh
USGS Topo · 1:31,680