2018 Map of Oakley

About this map

Oakley sits at the northwestern edge of a landscape defined by the serpentine paths of Bayou Macon and the Tensas River. This area, where Franklin, Catahoula, and Tensas Parishes meet, is characterized by an intricate drainage system of sloughs and backwaters such as Wolf Bayou, Black Bayou, and Deep Bayou. The presence of the Kendrick Ferry Bridge indicates a crossing point over the Macon, while numerous localized landmarks like Cooter Point and Hog Glade speak to the deep-rooted geography of the Mississippi River floodplain. The terrain is dotted with oxbow lakes and brakes, including Moon Lake and Pecan Brake, illustrating a classic delta environment. A network of rural routes like River RD and Cooter'S Point RD provides access through this heavily watered territory, which remains dominated by its natural hydraulic features and scattered agricultural holdings.