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1986 Map of Marsalis

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Marsalis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Claiborne dominates the northern landscape of this region, serving as a focal point for recreation and local industry. Its southern reaches are bordered by Lake Claiborne State Park, which includes a boat ramp, camp ground, and picnic area. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the winding Bayou D'Arbonne and numerous named tributaries like Butler Creek and Leatherman Creek.

Small settlements such as Marsalis, Point Pleasant, and Tulip are scattered throughout the quadrangle, connected by roads that navigate the complex drainage patterns of the White Cox Creek valley. Evidence of the local extraction economy is visible through the oil and gas field labels and several gravel pits. Genealogists may find interest in the various Cem locations near these communities, while landmarks like the Marsalis Ponds and Craighead Pond offer specific points of reference within the rural Claiborne Parish countryside.