Black Lake Bayou creates a distinct north-south marshy corridor through this portion of northern Louisiana, marking a natural divide between the settlements of Womack and Alberta. The landscape is defined by the convergence of Red River, Bienville, and Natchitoches Parishes, where small communities like Methvin, Roy, and Martin are connected by a network of parish roads. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Cabiness Family Cem, Luke Cem, and New Hope Cem. The southern reach of the map features the village of Ashland and the Holly Springs Br drainage, illustrating the rural, creek-fed geography characteristic of the region. This 2020 edition provides a clear view of the existing road grid, including La 514 and Iron Springs Rd, alongside traditional landmarks like Bethel Church.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1947 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Coushatta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Shreveport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Coushatta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500