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1982 Map of Rayville

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Rayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Boeuf River carves a winding path through this corner of Richland Parish, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and brakes. The settlement of Rayville serves as the local hub, established at the intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and the Pacific line. This 1982 provisional survey illustrates the community's growth around the rail corridor, featuring the Municipal Airport and Blakeman Park.

Rural life is documented through numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as St Paul Ch and Roberts Cem, which anchor the smaller hamlets of Girard and Start. To the south, the economy transitions toward natural resources, marked by an Oil and Gas Field near Dehico. The terrain is characterized by intricate water systems including Binion Brake and Purvis Brake, reflecting the typical hydrology of the Louisiana delta region during the late twentieth century.