2018 Map of Trees

About this map

Caddo Lake and the winding course of James Bayou define the watery landscape where Louisiana meets the Texas border. This survey documents the rural interface of Caddo Parish and Marion County, characterized by small settlements like Gethsemane, Gray, and the aptly named Trees. The map reveals a complex network of wetlands and minor bodies of water including Monterey Lake, Stratford Lake, and Clinton Lake, alongside several family and community burial grounds such as Bucks-Hart Cem and Monterey Cem. The eastern portion of the sheet shows the expansion of Vivian and its Vivian Airport, while points like Stacy Landing and the Harts Ferry Bridge indicate historical access points to the region's expansive river and lake systems. The terrain remains largely low-lying, punctuated by modest elevations like Solley Hill near the state line.