2003 Map of Pawnee

About this map

The Kisatchie National Forest dominates this Central Louisiana landscape, where the meandering Calcasieu River defines the rural character of the border between Rapides and Allen Parishes. This 2003 revision reflects a region deeply tied to forestry and small, faith-based communities, featuring a high density of country churches including Davis Crossing Ch, Bethany Ch, and Hope Well Ch. The Palustris Experimental Forest (Longleaf Tract) occupies the northeast corner, signifying the area's importance for silvicultural research. Small settlements like Union Hill and Pawnee are joined by several family-named landmarks such as the Osburn Willis Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The drainage network, including Masters Creek and Cherrywinche Creek, illustrates the complex hydrology of the piney woods before they descend into the bayous of the south, such as Cow Bayou.