1983 Map of St. Maurice

About this map

St Maurice Plantation and the neighboring community of St Maurice anchor the southern reaches of this landscape where the Red River winds through the borderlands of Winn and Natchitoches Parishes. The area is defined by a complex aquatic network of bayous and brakes, with the sprawling Saline Lake and Black Lake Bayou dominating the northern half. These waterways are managed by infrastructure like Black Lake Dam and Cheechee Dam, reflecting a landscape heavily influenced by drainage and water control. Local social life is centered around rural institutions, including the New Enterprise Sch and several country churches like Harmony Ch and Morning Star Ch. In the east, the terrain transitions into the protected timberlands of the Kisatchie National Forest, while family-named landmarks like Pace Cem and Benjamin Point offer specific points of interest for genealogical research.