2015 Map of Turnbull Island

About this map

Turnbull Island dominates this alluvial landscape where the meandering Red River and Mississippi River have historically shifted their paths, creating a complex network of chutes and oxbows. The terrain is defined by water features like the Upper Old River and Lower Old River, illustrating the river's former channels. Small settlements like Merrick are positioned along the southern edge, while the interior of the island contains a scattering of family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped here, including Turnbull Cem, Oak Grove Cem, Royal Oak Cem, and Union Cem. The area is a labyrinth of bayous and lakes, from the curiously named Les Petits Lacs à Blakewood to Shark Bay and Kellers Lake, connected by access routes such as Bean Field Rd and La-418. This mapping provides a contemporary record of these shifting river boundaries across several parish lines.