2020 Map of Sicily Island

About this map

Sicily Island serves as the focal point of this Catahoula Parish landscape, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and bayous at the edge of the Mississippi River floodplain. The area around Leland and the higher ground of the island is marked by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Norris Cem, Peck Cem, and the Old Pine Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The hydrology of the region is exceptionally detailed, showing the winding paths of Hooter Bayou, Hilde Bayou, and Goose Bayou as they snake through the lowlands. Large bodies of water like George Lake and Willow Lake dominate the southern reach, illustrating the saturation of the terrain and the historical reliance on these waterways for local navigation and drainage.