Catahoula Parish stretches through east-central Louisiana, with Jonesville anchoring the south and Harrisonburg and Sicily Island providing the main northern settlement references. This Catahoula Parish Map collection shows US 84, LA 8, LA 15, LA 124, the Ouachita and Tensas rivers, Boeuf River, Fool River, and the maze of cutoff channels, lakes, and low-water features along the eastern side. High-resolution map files are available for download in the section below.
The package includes three map themes only: a general parish map, a city-connections map, and a terrain-and-water map. High-resolution JPG versions of all three can be downloaded together in one ZIP. Jonesville is the most useful southern anchor, while Harrisonburg and Sicily Island help organize the long northern half and the river-shaped eastern boundary.
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Jonesville and US 84 provide the clearest road reference in the south
Jonesville is the easiest place to begin reading the general map. US 84 enters from the west, while LA 923 and LA 126 provide additional northern and northwestern connections. The parish outline immediately east of Jonesville bends around major river channels instead of following a straight survey line.
Wallace Ridge lies north of Jonesville, with LA 124 and LA 126 helping organize the central-western roads. Farther north, LA 8 and LA 913 continue toward the northeastern half, while Sicily Island sits near LA 15 and LA 425. The long separation between Jonesville and Sicily Island makes local state routes more important than any single continuous highway.
LA 28 provides a western reference and LA 564 appears near the lower river bends. Nearby labels such as Clayton, Ferriday, and Spokane lie outside the parish and are best treated as regional reference points. The winding eastern boundary makes much more sense when the road map is compared with the water map.
Louisiana’s official parish profile identifies Harrisonburg as the parish seat, Jonesville as a town, and Harrisonburg and Sicily Island as villages. Jonesville may be the strongest southern settlement on the map, but the administrative center is Harrisonburg. The map is designed for geographic orientation rather than live traffic, construction, speed limits, or private access.
Jonesville connects directly to Harrisonburg and distant Sicily Island
The city-connections map uses Jonesville as the hub. Harrisonburg is shown about 10 miles away in straight-line distance, while Sicily Island is about 79 miles from Jonesville. Those figures are direct map distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates.
Harrisonburg lies relatively close to Jonesville to the north, while Sicily Island is far to the northeast. Looking back at the general road map explains why those two connections require very different route patterns: LA 124, LA 8, LA 913, and LA 425 serve different parts of the parish rather than one simple corridor.
Franklin Parish lies to the north, Tensas Parish to the east, and Caldwell and Rapides Parishes appear farther southeast. LaSalle and Avoyelles Parishes are to the west and southwest, with Concordia Parish also providing a nearby western reference. These surrounding labels place Catahoula Parish in the river lowlands between central and northeastern Louisiana.
The population figures printed in the city index belong to the source snapshot used to create the map and should not be treated as current official totals. Current demographic comparisons should use the U.S. Census Bureau. The map’s primary value is the relative direction and separation of Jonesville, Harrisonburg, and Sicily Island.
Ouachita and Tensas river bends define the eastern side
The Ouachita River and Tensas River provide the strongest water references along the eastern half. Their broad bends create an irregular parish outline, especially east and southeast of Jonesville. Old channels and smaller low-water features are scattered around the same area, giving the boundary a complex shape that is difficult to understand from the road map alone.
Boeuf River crosses the northern interior, while Fool River forms another prominent channel in the northeast. Turkey Creek Lake lies near the northern boundary. Numerous unnamed tributaries fill the space between them, making the upper parish appear much more densely drained than its sparse road network suggests.
Old River and French Fork Little River provide clear references in the southwest, and Babays Lake appears farther south. Big Bay occupies a broad low-water area to the east, while Petite Bay and Whiskey Bayou Lakes are labeled near the southern end. Rivers, abandoned channels, lakes, bays, and wetlands all contribute to the parish’s highly water-shaped geography.
This terrain-and-water file is a geographic reference, not a flood-insurance map, depth chart, navigation product, levee-safety document, legal shoreline record, or parcel survey. Current flood, boating, access, and property-boundary questions should be checked with FEMA, USGS, or local parish sources.
Jonesville, Harrisonburg, and Sicily Island show three different parish settings
Jonesville combines the parish’s clearest southern road references with immediate access to the major river corridor. US 84, LA 923, and LA 126 provide orientation, while the Ouachita–Tensas river system begins shaping the eastern edge just outside town. Road and water features need to be read together here.
Harrisonburg has a different importance because it is the parish seat. The Louisiana parish profile, Catahoula Parish Clerk of Court, and Sheriff’s Office all place key administrative functions in Harrisonburg. Even though the settlement appears smaller than Jonesville on the map, it remains the main civic reference for the parish.
Sicily Island occupies the northeastern side near LA 15 and LA 425, with Fool River and many smaller streams around it. The setting is more rural and water-dominated than the Jonesville area. Comparing these three places makes the long north–south shape and varied road-and-water geography of Catahoula Parish much easier to understand.
Choose the Catahoula Parish file by the detail you need
The general map is the best starting point for Jonesville, Wallace Ridge, Sicily Island, numbered roads, and the parish outline. The city-connections map is cleaner when the straight-line distances from Jonesville to Harrisonburg and Sicily Island are the main concern. The terrain-and-water map is the strongest choice for the Ouachita, Tensas, and Boeuf rivers plus the lakes, bays, and cutoff channels.
- General map: Use it for Jonesville, Wallace Ridge, Sicily Island, US 84, LA 8, LA 15, LA 28, LA 124, LA 126, LA 425, LA 564, LA 913, LA 921, and LA 923.
- City-connections map: Use it to compare Jonesville with Harrisonburg at about 10 miles and Sicily Island at about 79 miles in straight-line distance.
- Terrain and water map: Use it for Ouachita River, Tensas River, Boeuf River, Fool River, Old River, French Fork Little River, Turkey Creek Lake, Big Bay, and Babays Lake.
Each original JPG measures 2572 × 3638 pixels in portrait orientation, preserving more small road and waterway labels than the web previews. Keeping the original aspect ratio is recommended for printing. When using all three files, start with Jonesville and Harrisonburg, then compare the eastern Ouachita–Tensas river side with the Sicily Island area to the north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which map is best for Jonesville, Harrisonburg, and Sicily Island?
The general parish map is the best choice because it combines Jonesville, Wallace Ridge, Sicily Island, US 84, LA 8, LA 15, LA 124, LA 126, and LA 425 in one view.
Is the 79-mile Jonesville-to-Sicily Island connection a driving distance?
No. The city-connections map shows about 79 miles from Jonesville to Sicily Island and about 10 miles from Jonesville to Harrisonburg as straight-line distances. Actual driving distance and travel time depend on roads, bridges, and river crossings.
Where can I see the Ouachita River and Tensas River most clearly?
The terrain-and-water map shows Ouachita River, Tensas River, Boeuf River, Fool River, Old River, French Fork Little River, and the named lakes and bays. It is a geographic reference rather than a flood, depth, navigation, or legal-boundary map.
Map File Information
The ZIP contains high-resolution JPG versions of the Catahoula Parish general map, city-connections map, and terrain-and-water map. Use the previews to check Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Sicily Island, the main roads, and the Ouachita–Tensas river system before opening the original files.
- Included Files: Use only the versions confirmed in the article and supplied images
- File Type: Use the confirmed download contents
- Intended Use: Printing, education, presentations, and map-based projects
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Sources and references
The geographic discussion is based primarily on the supplied Catahoula Parish maps, with official Louisiana, Catahoula Parish court and sheriff pages, and federal geographic sources used for context.
- Louisiana.gov – Catahoula Parish — official parish profile, parish seat, and municipality information.
- Catahoula Parish Clerk of Court — official courthouse and parish-office information in Harrisonburg.
- Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office — official sheriff’s office information and Harrisonburg location.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles — official geographic boundary and road data.
- USGS National Hydrography — federal hydrography background for rivers, streams, lakes, and water features.
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