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2015 Map of Sicily Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sicily Island rises as a prominent topographical feature in Catahoula Parish, defined by its complex network of bayous and scattered burial grounds. The settlement patterns around the town of Sicily Island and the neighboring community of Leland are densely packed with genealogical history, evidenced by nearly a dozen named cemeteries including the Old Pine Hill Cem, Peck Cem, and Norris Cem. The landscape is a labyrinth of water, where the Fool River and Black Bayou navigate around significant landforms like Duck Creek Island.

South of Norris Springs, the map reveals a history of family-named landmarks and local roads like La-915 and Earl Walker RD. The intricate drainage system, featuring Bayou Louis, Goose Bayou, and Tiger Bayou, illustrates the seasonal water movements that have long shaped life in this part of Louisiana. For the researcher, the cluster of cemeteries such as Old Salem Cem and New Salem Cem offers a primary source for tracing the early residents of this distinct geological upland.