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2015 Map of Rayville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The town of Rayville serves as a focal point in this portion of Richland Parish, where the Illinois Central Railroad and Federal 80 parallel each other across the landscape. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Boeuf River, which creates a complex network of waterways including Cutoff Bayou and Steep Bayou. This low-lying alluvial terrain is marked by numerous brakes and sloughs, such as Binion Brake and Ash Slough, indicating a landscape deeply tied to the movement of water and agricultural drainage.

Genealogists and local historians will find several community landmarks, including the Masonic Cem in Rayville and rural burial sites like the Love and Charity Cem and Royal Blue Cem near Girard. Transportation infrastructure is further represented by the John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport north of town. The map also records numerous local roads with family names, such as Venable Rd and JB Ratcliff Rd, which trace the property lines of the surrounding countryside.