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2015 Map of Oakley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Tensas River and Bayou Macon define the landscape of this region, where the borders of Franklin, Catahoula, and Tensas parishes converge. This alluvial terrain is characterized by a dense network of secondary waterways, including Big Choctaw Bayou, Boggy Bayou, and Otter Bayou, alongside numerous cutoff lakes like Horseshoe Lake and York Lake. The importance of river navigation and crossing points is evident through features such as the Kendrick Ferry Bridge and various river access points.

Local settlements and landings are scattered throughout the floodplains, providing historical context for 21st-century rural Louisiana. Named sites like Oakley, Hopeka, and Cooters Landing highlight the longstanding connection between the community and the river system. Topographical markers like Cooter Point and Hog Glade indicate specific variations in the low-lying terrain, while road networks such as Cooters Point Rd and River Rd trace the natural curves of the major water bodies.