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2015 Map of Minden South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Minden South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Minden's southern landscape is defined by the convergence of transportation and topography in southern Webster Parish. The sprawling reach of Bayou Dorcheat winds through the center of the map, creating a complex wetland environment that feeds into the northern reaches of Lake Bistineau. This waterway historically served as a critical corridor, and its presence here alongside the Kansas City Southern railroad highlights the dual nature of regional transit. Near the banks of the bayou, an Indian Mound stands as a significant cultural landmark, anchoring the area's deep history.

Residential and educational development is concentrated in the north, centered around the Louisiana Technical College Northwest Louisiana Campus. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Knottingham Cem and Walker Cem, are scattered across the landscape, providing essential points of interest for genealogical research. The rural settlements of Sibley, Dixie Inn, and Dubberly maintain their distinct identities, connected by a network of secondary roads like Old Highway 80 Rd that bypass the larger highway thoroughfares.