2012 Map of Mangham

About this map

The town of Mangham and the neighboring community of Archibald anchor this portion of Richland Parish, where the local economy follows a long-established pattern of agriculture and bayou-side settlement. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Bee Bayou and Mose Bayou, which drain the flat delta lands toward the Boeuf River. In the western portion of the quadrangle, Alto and Four Forks represent smaller rural nodes connected by historically significant routes like Old Alto Rd. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Saint Luke Cem, Prewitt Cem, and Gwin Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The presence of Bobby Jones Flying Service Inc Airport suggests the importance of aerial application for the region's expansive agricultural fields, while names like Persimmon Pond and Ash Slough speak to the original wetland character of the lower Mississippi Valley.