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2015 Map of Reeves

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Reeves and the nearby community of Bel anchor this southern Louisiana landscape, where the boundary between Beauregard Parish and Allen Parish runs through a complex network of bayous and creeks. The area is defined by a dense drainage system including Cane Brake Cr, Mud Cr, and the expansive Bear Cr Watershed Number 1. These waterways dictate the local geography, with roads often following the higher ground between drainage basins.

Local family history and industry are inscribed in the road names, from Bernard Fontenot Rd to Oil Well Rd, the latter signaling the region's petroleum interests. The street grid of Reeves, featuring Ford St and Emma Ave, contrasts with the winding rural routes like Cow Trl and Topsy Bel Rd that connect the timberlands and homesteads of the surrounding parish. Researchers can trace the intersection of early twentieth-century parish boundaries and the evolution of the regional water management infrastructure.