2012 Map of Transylvania

About this map

Transylvania and Hollybrook occupy the alluvial landscape along the western banks of the Mississippi River in East Carroll Parish. This 2012 survey reveals a complex network of bayous and man-made drainage, including Duckpond Bayou and Otter Bayou, alongside numbered infrastructure like Ditch Number Eight. The terrain is shaped by the river's historical movements, evidenced by features such as Hollybrook Crevasse, the Transylvania Chute, and the massive Cottonwood Bar. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks such as Benjamin Cem, Cold Tar Cem, and the Batton Airstrip. The arrangement of parish roads, including Bull Run Rd and Stambolul Rd, reflects a long-standing agricultural pattern typical of the Louisiana delta, where life and commerce are dictated by the proximity to the river and its shifting points like Arcadia Point.