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1986 Map of Sugrue

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Sugrue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Cravens and Sugrue anchor this section of central Louisiana, situated within the sprawling pine lands of the Kisatchie National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage, where Whisky Chitto Creek and its many tributaries, such as Big Coon Branch and Sassafras Branch, carve through the terrain. Evidence of local industry is present in several Gravel Pit sites, while infrastructure like the Pumping Station and a Radio Tower near Cravens indicate the mid-century utility development of the parish.

Genealogists may find interest in the scattered residential footprints near Cole Central or the isolated Cem located west of Marlow Branch. The area straddles the boundary between Vernon Parish and Beauregard Parish, with the southern reaches of the map transitioning into more open creek bottoms along Little Sugar Creek and Horse Branch. A Lookout Tower positioned near the center of the forest highlights the area's historical importance for timber management and fire surveillance.