2015 Map of Mangham

About this map

Mangham sits at a geographic crossroads in the heart of Louisiana's delta country, where the landscape is defined by the intricate winding of Big Creek and the Boeuf River. This survey captures a rural landscape heavily influenced by its hydrology, where local life follows the paths of Muddy Bayou and Spice Bayou. The map illustrates the transition from the community of Alto in the northwest down toward Baskin and New Light in the south, following the clear north-south orientation of the local road and rail infrastructure. For those interested in family history, the map identifies numerous local burying grounds including Gwin Memorial Cem, China Grove Cem, and Archibald Cem. The agricultural nature of the land is evident in the sparse settlement patterns and the reliance on named drainage features like Ash Slough and Otter Slough to manage the fertile but low-lying terrain of Richland and Franklin Parishes.