2024 Map of Shongaloo

About this map

Old Shongaloo and Shongaloo anchor this northern Webster Parish landscape, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of Bayou Dorcheat and its numerous tributaries. The area is characterized by a dense network of family-named roads like Haynes Cemetery Rd and Elton Wise Rd, reflecting a deep-rooted rural settlement pattern. The map reveals a high density of burial sites for a rural township, including the Old Shongaloo Cem, Haynes Cem, and Pilgrims Rest Cem, alongside the Union Springs Church. These landmarks, along with the Gravel Pit near the eastern boundary and the prominence of Duncan Hill, illustrate the intersection of community life and the local physical environment. Waterways such as Indian Creek and Cypress Creek carve through the landscape, dictating the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries.