2018 Map of Monroe South

About this map

The Ouachita River serves as the central artery for this region of northern Louisiana, dividing the urban centers of Monroe and West Monroe. A protective levee follows the river's western bank, while the eastern side is defined by a dense network of suburban development and smaller settlements like Richwood and Rilla. The landscape is heavily influenced by a series of bayous, including Youngs Bayou, Petticoat Bayou, and Gourd Bayou, which thread through the flat terrain south of the city. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, such as Riverview Cem near the riverfront and Ballard Cem further east. The map also documents educational and commercial hubs, including the Louisiana Delta Community College Main Campus in Magenta and the community of Maidco near the southern bend of the river.