2012 Map of Sterlington

About this map

The Ouachita River winds through this landscape, defining the character of North Louisiana as it flows past the town of Sterlington. This riverine environment is shaped by a complex network of waterways, including the meandering Bayou Bartholomew and the intricate loops of Bayou De Siard. The presence of the Monroe Gas Field in the southwestern corner indicates the area's industrial importance, while numerous landings such as Hamilton Landing, Madison Landing, and Potts Landing highlight a legacy of river-based transit and commerce. Small communities and rural junctions like Ouachita City, Fairbanks, and Guthrie are scattered across the terrain, linked by parish roads that follow the natural curves of the bayous. Family history is anchored in several burial grounds, including Glendora Cem, Cook Cem, and Thompson Cem, which remain as fixed points amidst the changing floodplains and points like Parrots Beak.