2012 Map of Ruston West

About this map

Grambling State University and Louisiana Technical University anchor this portion of Lincoln Parish, illustrating the significant academic footprint in the region. The landscape transitions from the urbanized centers of Grambling and western Ruston to the rural north, where historical communities like Vienna and Antioch remain connected by old thoroughfares such as Old Wire Rd. The northern reaches are characterized by the Ruston Gas Field and a network of creeks including Cypress Cr and Chautauqua Cr. For family historians, numerous burial grounds are documented, including McGloughlin Cem and Wilder Cem, alongside smaller residential developments like Cooktown and La Mesa. The presence of specialized institutions such as the Grambling State University Laboratory High School reflects the area's long-standing focus on education and community development.