Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 26 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 190 |
Junction of US Highway 190. Southern end of US Highway 71. East access to the community of Krotz Springs, LA. Near the Atchafalaya River. - Latania Bayou, LA (fishing). West access to Wilderness Lake, LA, Three Mile Lake, LA, and the community of Port Barre, LA. Nearby is Thisthlewaite Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (Lebaux Exit, US Interstate Highway 49): wildlife preservation; seasonal hunting, bird-watching, day hiking, wildlife viewing/observation, nature walks. |
| 10.9 17.5 30 ft. |
Junction: Bolden Road |
NOTE: Bolden Road connects US Highway 71 to LA State Highway 359. |
| 15.8 25.5 36 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 10 |
Junction of LA State Highway 10. East access to the community of Palmetto, Louisiana. Limited services. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 71 very briefly (about 100m) in the community of Lebeau, LA (limited services), then turns on a west-south route to access Thisthlewaite Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (Lebaux Exit, US Interstate Highway 49); and the community of Washington, LA. Hosts the annual Washington Catfish Festival. |
| 16.3 26.3 39 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 361 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 361. North access to the community of Evergreen, LA. Limited services. |
| 25.4 40.9 46 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 107 |
Junction of LA State Highway 107. East-north route to the community of Plaucheville, LA. Limited services. |
| 27.5 44.3 49 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1178 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 1178. North access to the community of Evergreen, LA. |
| 33.7 54.2 62 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1176 |
Junction of LA State Highway 1176. On a south-west-north route, ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 115. |
| 35.5 57.1 66 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 29 |
Junction of LA State Highway 29. NOTE: Brief overlap to the north with US Highway 71. |
| 35.7 57.4 66 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highways 29/115 |
Junction of LA State Highways 29/115. East access to Lac Bon Garcon and Tanner Lake (both in Bunkie, LA), fishing. LA State Highway 29 proceeds to the community of Evergreen, LA. LA State Highway 115 goes north to the community of Hessmer, LA. Limited services. On a west-south route, LA State Highway 115 accesses Tiger Lake (Lone Pine, LA; fishing), Mountain Bayou Lake and Dosman Lake (both in St. Landry, LA; fishing). Ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 106. |
| 36.0 58.0 66 ft. |
Bunkie, LA |
Community of Bunkie, LA. Limited services. |
| 36.4 58.5 66 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1177 |
Junction of LA State Highway 1177. Goes north and terminates at another junction with US Highway 71. |
| 38.6 62.1 69 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1177 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 1177 takes a south-east route and ends at another junction with US Highway 1177 on NW Main Street. |
| 43.6 70.1 66 ft. |
Cheneyville, LA |
Community of Cheneyville, LA. Historic places - Trinity Episcopal Church (constructed in 1860). - Walnut Grove (built in 1830). - Loyd Hall Plantation (Lloyd's Bridge Rd), constructed in 1850. |
| 44.1 70.9 62 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 181 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 181. To the south, intersects US Interstate Highway 49 and ends at a junction with LA State Highway 115. |
| 47.6 76.6 69 ft. |
Historic Place |
Loyd Hall Plantation (Lloyd's Bridge Rd, Cheneyville, LA). |
| 48.5 78.1 72 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 456 |
Junction of LA State Highway 456. North access to the community of Lecompte, LA. |
| 49.3 79.4 69 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 167 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & Louisiana State Highway 167. South access to the community of Turkey Creek, LA. Limited services. NOTE: Overlap to the north with US Highway 71. |
| 50.6 81.4 69 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Mathews Brake (Lecompte, LA) is located west of US Highway 71. Fishing. |
| 51.7 83.2 75 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 457 |
Junction of LA State Highway 457. North access to Elbow Slough Wildlife Management Area (Jct of U.S. Hwy 1 and LA Hwy 3170): hunting, bird-watching, wildlife viewing. |
| 52.3 84.2 72 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 112 |
Junction of LA State Highway 112. West access to the community of Forest Hill, LA. Nearby is Indian Creek Reservoir (near Woodworth, LA) - Amenities: picnic areas, cabins, boat, launch, camp sites. - Activities: fishing, hiking, swimming, water skiing, swimming, boating; and Alexander Forest Wildlife Management Area (Woodworth, LA): camping area, hunting, shooting ranges, education center. |
| 52.8 84.9 69 ft. |
Lecompte, LA |
Community of Lecompte, LA. - Mathews Brake: fishing. |
| 55.4 89.1 72 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 470 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 470. To the north, this highway again intersects US Highway 71 in the community of Chambers, LA. |
| 59.0 95.0 79 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3170 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3170. East access to Elbow Slough Wildlife Management Area (Jct of U.S. Hwy 1 and LA Hwy 3170). Terminates at an intersection with LA State Highway 1. |
| 61.0 98.2 82 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the west of US Highway 71 is Plantation Slough, LA. |
| 63.3 101.8 79 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 49 |
US Highway 71 & US Interstate Highway 49 intersect at this point. |
| 64.1 103.1 82 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3250 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 3250 is a short highway which intersects US Interstate Highway 49 and ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 1280. |
| 66.2 106.6 79 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 165 |
Junction of US Highway 165. South access to Oden Lake, LA and the community of Woodworth, LA. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 71. |
| 66.4 106.8 79 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 165 |
US Highway 165 turns north and accesses the city of Alexandria, LA. |
| 66.6 107.2 75 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 165 |
Junction of US Highway 165. South access to Oden Lake, LA and the community of Woodworth, LA. |
| 67.4 108.5 82 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1208 |
Junction of LA State Highway 1208. Entire route in the city of Alexandria, LA. Intersection with LA State Highway 28/US Highway 165 to the northeast. Junction with Horseshoe Drive to the south. |
| 68.4 110.0 85 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 28 |
Junction of LA State Highway 28. NOTE: After a brief overlap to the north with US Highway 71, turns east-south-northeast and provides access to the city of Alexandria, LA. |
| 68.8 110.7 85 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 496 |
To the west, LA State Highway 496 ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 121. |
| 69.8 112.4 82 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1 |
On a southeast-north route accesses the city of Alexandria, LA. Northwest access to the community of Boyce, LA. Nearby is Lake Rodemacher, LA (west of US Interstate Highway 49): daytime fishing, boating, boat ramps; permit required for lake use. |
| 70.5 113.5 82 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 49 |
US Highway 71 & US Interstate Highway 49 meet at this junction. South access to the city of Alexandria, LA. Northeast access to the community of Boyce, LA. |
| 71.2 114.5 69 ft. |
Bridge |
Bridge crossing the Red River, LA. |
| 71.3 114.8 115 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Pierson Lake (Alexandria, LA) is located south of US Highway 71. Fishing, boating. |
| 72.1 116.1 102 ft. |
Access Rd: Lake Buhlow/Pineville Muncipal Airport |
Airport Road, access to Lake Buhlow (Pineville, LA): fishing, boating; and Pineville Municipal Airport (200 Lake Buhlow Rd, Pineville, LA, Tel. 318-449-5679): a public-use airport 2 miles NW of Pineville, LA. |
| 73.0 117.4 98 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 165 |
NOTE: US Highway 165 ends its overlap with US Highway 71. North access to the community of Ball, LA. Nearby is Camp Beauregard Wildlife Management Area (east of Ball, LA; 8 miles north of Alexandria, LA): hunting, bird-watching, limited camping (reservation required); annual permit needed. |
| 74.1 119.2 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1203 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 1203. North-east route, ends at an intersection with Hickory Hill Road. West intersection with Frontage Road. |
| 75.6 121.7 148 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 167 |
Junction of US Highway 167. South access to the city of Pineville, LA. - Kees Park (Hembling Drive): trees. - Kisatchie National Forest (2500 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA, Tel. 318-473-7160): Louisiana's sole national forest; hiking, boating, fishing, cycling, hunting, camping, mountain biking, backpacking, picnicking, swimming, horseback riding. NOTE: Northeast overlap with US Highway 71. |
| 75.7 121.8 151 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3225 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3225. North access to the community of Tioga, LA. Limited services. |
| 76.3 122.8 144 ft. |
Tioga, LA |
Community of Tioga, LA. Limited services. |
| 78.6 126.5 144 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 167 |
NOTE: End of overlap of US Highway 71 & US Highway 167. North access to the community of Creola, LA. Limited services. |
| 79.4 127.7 148 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3225 |
Junction of LA State Highway 3225. North-south route to the community of Tioga, LA. |
| 84.6 136.1 118 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1241 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 1241. Meets US Highway 167 to the east, in the community of Prospect, LA. Limited services. |
| 87.3 140.5 157 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 492 |
Junction of LA State Highway 492. Northwest intersection with LA State Highway 8. |
| 92.8 149.3 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highways 8/3169 |
Junction of LA State Highways 8/3169. To the east, LA State Highway 8 accesses the community of Pollock, LA. Nearby is Little River Wildlife Management Area (8 miles north of Pollock, LA): hunting, fishing, primitive camping, boat ramp. NOTE: Brief northeast overlap of LA State Highway 8 with US Highway 71. To the northwest, US Highway 3169 ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 8. |
| 93.6 150.6 92 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 8 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 8 terminates its overlap with US Highway 71. West route to the community of Colfax, LA. Limited services. |
| 94.7 152.4 92 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the southwest of US Highway 71 is Sugarhouse Bayou (Colfax, LA). Fishing. |
| 96.6 155.4 115 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 158 |
Junction LA State Highway 158. South access to the community of Colfax, LA. NOTE: After a very short overlap with US Highway 71 to the northwest, US Highway 158 turns on a north-east route and ends near Lake Latt, LA. |
| 98.3 158.2 118 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 471 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 471. To the north, stops at a junction with LA State Highway 34, in the community of Atlanta, LA. Limited services. |
| 98.9 159.1 89 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 71. |
| 102.3 164.7 95 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1240 |
Junction of LA State Highway 1240. North access to Nantachie Lake, LA: fishing. Terminates at an intersection with LA State Highway 122. |
| 103.8 167.0 141 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Nantachie Lake, LA: camping, boating. |
| 110.0 177.0 161 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 122 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 122. East-south route to the community Dry Prong, LA. Limited services. |
| 110.2 177.4 157 ft. |
Montgomery, LA |
Community of Montgomery, LA. - Saint Maurice Lake (Montgomery, LA). Fishing, boating. |
| 110.5 177.8 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 34 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 34. North access to the community of Atlanta, LA. |
| 118.5 190.7 167 ft. |
Access Rd: Saint Maurice Lake |
State Route 477/Old River Rd, access to Saint Maurice Lake (Montgomery, LA). |
| 119.3 192.0 95 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing. |
| 121.0 194.8 112 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1225 |
Junction of LA State Highway 1225. North intersection with LA State Highway 6, in the community of Clarence, LA. Limited services. |
| 123.0 197.9 115 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1226 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 1226. Connects with LA State Highway 1225 to the west. To the north, ends at Montgomery Camp Road. |
| 124.7 200.7 118 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 84/Louisiana State Highway 6 |
Junction of US Highway 84 & LA State Highway 6. East access to the community of Winnfield, LA. - Earl K. Long Memorial Park (N Boundary Ave/N Pineville St, Tel. 318-628-3939): picnic pavilion, events venue, circular walking path. - Yearly 3-day Louisiana Forest Festival. - Pinecrest Recreation Center Moss Street). NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 71. To the west, LA State Highway 6 goes to the community of Grand Ecore, LA. Limited services. |
| 131.4 211.4 125 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 480 |
Junction of LA State Highway 480. To the east, ends at Black Lake, LA. Fishing, boating, campgrounds, boat launches. |
| 132.0 212.4 125 ft. |
Campti, LA |
Community of Campti, LA. Limited services. |
| 132.4 213.1 161 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 486 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 486. South access to the community of Campti, LA. Ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 6. NOTE: Overlap to the north with US Highway 71. |
| 132.7 213.6 164 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 9 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 9. North access to Black Lake, a reservoir flanked by Campti, LA and Creston, LA. Further north is the community of Readhimer, LA. Limited services. |
| 133.2 214.3 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 486 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 486 ends its overlap with US Highway 71; takes a north-west route to end at another intersection with US Highway 71. |
| 134.7 216.7 226 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3163 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3163. To the southwest, connects US Highway 71 with LA State Highway 480. Nearby is Flag Lake, LA. Fishing. |
| 136.6 219.9 180 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 486 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 486. East-south route; ends at another junction with US Highway 71. |
| 139.9 225.1 184 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 507 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 507. North access to the community of Martin, LA. Limited services. |
| 146.2 235.2 190 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 784 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 784. To the east, connects US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 507. |
| 148.3 238.7 144 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 84 |
NOTE: US Highway 84 terminates its overlap with US Highway 71. West access to the community of Coushatta, LA. Limited services. Turns north to the community of Grand Bayou, LA. - Wilson Lake, LA (fishing). |
| 149.2 240.1 148 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 371 |
US Highway 71 & US Highway 371 meet at this point. South access to the community of Coushatta, LA. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 71 to the north. |
| 149.7 240.9 177 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 155 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 155. Northeast access to the community of Martin, LA. |
| 150.6 242.4 187 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 371 |
NOTE: US Highway 371 separates from US Highway 71. Heads north to the communities of Edgefield, LA (limited services), and Hall Summit, LA (limited services). |
| 156.0 251.1 197 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 515 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 515. East-north route; ends at another intersection with US Highway 71. |
| 161.5 259.9 236 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 514 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 514. East access to the community of Hall Summit, LA. To the west, this highway ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 515. |
| 165.7 266.6 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 4 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 4. North access to the community of Ringgold, LA. Limited services. |
| 165.9 267.0 118 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 71. |
| 166.6 268.1 148 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 515 |
LA State Highway 515 takes on a south-east route to end at another junction with US Highway 71. |
| 169.1 272.2 148 ft. |
Access Rd: Lake Ninock |
Ninock Road, access to Lake Ninock (East Point, LA). Fishing, boating. |
| 171.3 275.7 148 ft. |
Access Rd: Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area |
Poole Road/Swan Lake Road, access to Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area (1401 Talton Street, Minden, LA, Tel. 318-371-3050): hunting, fishing, camping, nature viewing, bird-watching. East of US Highway 71. |
| 174.7 281.2 148 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 157 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 157. North access to the community of Haughton, LA. Limited services. |
| 177.3 285.4 151 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 154 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 154. East access to Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area (1401 Talton St, Minden, LA, Tel. 318-371-3050) and the community of Ringgold, LA. Limited services. |
| 180.1 289.8 151 ft. |
Access Rd: Half Moon Lake |
Jack Capilis Road, access to Half Moon Lake (Swayze Lake, LA). Fishing. South of US Highway 71. |
| 180.7 290.8 154 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 527 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 527. On a north-east-north route, ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 163. |
| 183.1 294.6 157 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the west of US Highway 71 are Sunny Point Lake and Pruitts Lake (both in Shreveport East, LA). Fishing. |
| 185.3 298.2 157 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 612 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 612. Terminates at an intersection with LA State Highway 157 to the east. |
| 187.1 301.1 161 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 511 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 511 |
| 187.7 302.1 164 ft. |
Point of Interest |
CenturyLink Center 2000 CenturyTel Center Drive, Bossier City, LA) is a multi-purposes arena which seats about 14,000. Access is from Walker Place, right on CenturyTel Center Drive. |
| 188.7 303.7 167 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Mike Wood Memorial Park (2200 Dennis St, Bossier City, LA, Tel. 318-741-8389): tennis courts, swimming pool, 2 modular playgrounds, pavilions, picnic area, walking/jogging trails. Access from US Highway 71 is from Shady Grove Road, right on Dennis Street. |
| 189.7 305.3 167 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the east of US Highway 71 is Barksdale Air Force Base, a U.S. military installation near Bossier City, LA. |
| 190.2 306.1 171 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3032 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3032. Southwest intersection with LA State Highway 1. |
| 190.7 306.9 171 ft. |
Access Rd: Hooter Neighborhood Community Park |
Fulilove Drive, left on Gibson Drive, right on Hooter Park Drive, access to Hooter Neighborhood Community Park (100 Hooter Drive, Tel. 318-741-8357): modular playground, recreation center, jogging/walking trail, air-conditioned gym, water spray park, practice baseball/football field, parking. |
| 190.8 307.1 171 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3105 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3105. To the southwest, ends at Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. North access to Patricia Drive Neighborhood Park (3051 Patricia Drive, Bossier City, LA): tennis courts, picnic area, picnic shelter, youth softball/baseball field, playground equipment, restrooms; ends at W Swan Lake Road. |
| 192.0 309.0 184 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 20 |
US Highway 71 & US Interstate Highway 20 converge at this juncture. East access to the community of Dixie Inn, LA. Limited services. NOTE: To the west, runs concurrently with US Highway 71. |
| 192.7 310.1 171 ft. |
Bossier City, LA |
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| 193.1 310.8 177 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 72 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 72. Entire run to the north is in Bossier City, LA. |
| 193.4 311.2 148 ft. |
Bridge |
Bridge crossing Red River, LA. |
| 193.5 311.4 167 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 20 |
NOTE: US Interstate Highway 20 separates from US Highway 71. Southwest route in the city of Shreveport, LA. |
| 193.8 311.8 203 ft. |
Exit 55/Rosamond Boulevard |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 1. NOTE: To the north, overlaps US Highway 71. |
| 194.0 312.2 190 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 79/80 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 with US Highway 79/80. East access to Bossier City, LA. |
| 194.4 312.8 148 ft. |
Bridge |
Bridge crossing the Red River, LA. Adjacent is the historic Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge (no rail traffic since 2002). |
| 195.1 313.9 171 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3036 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3036. Northeast intersection with Airport Drive. South access to the city of Shreveport, LA. |
| 195.7 314.9 171 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3049 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3049. North access to Gold Point Lake (Dixie, LA; fishing), and the community of Belcher, LA. - Belcher Mound Site (Red River Valley), an archaeological site; has a ceremonial mound and cemetery; circa 900-1700 CE. |
| 196.1 315.6 174 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 3094 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 3094. South access to Lakeside Park (Milam St/N Heame Ave, Shreveport, LA): football field, baseball/softball field, open areas, trees and Queensborough Park (Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA): baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, playground, parking. Ends at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 20. |
| 197.5 317.8 174 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 220 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & US Interstate Highway 220. Proceeds east and ends at exit 17B, US Interstate Highway 20, near Louisiana Downs (8000 E Texas St., Bossier City, LA). a horse race track and casino; site of the annual Grade II Super Derby Race held every September. Southern terminus at US Interstate Highway 20 near Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport, LA; public-use airport. |
| 199.5 321.1 197 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 1 |
NOTE: LA State Highway 1 ends its concurrency with US Highway 71. North access to the community of Oil City, LA. - Earl G. Williamson Park (11425 Hwy 1 North, Tel. 318-995-7139): campgrounds, playground, shade trees, fishing pier. - Caddo Lake, on the Louisiana-Texas border, world's largest Cypress forest, wetland conservation area. Fishing, camping, canoeing, boating, canoeing, marina. |
| 201.5 324.3 151 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing. |
| 207.1 333.2 174 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the west of US Highway 71 is Soda Lake Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (15 miles north of Shreveport, LA): hunting, wildlife viewing, bird-watching; mainly a haven for migratory birds and waterfowl. |
| 208.6 335.7 180 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 169 |
Intersection of LA State Highway 169. To the east, terminates at a junction with LA State Highway 3049. West access to the community of Mooringsport, LA. - Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge, a vertical lift bridge which replaced the Midland Bridge Co. ferry. Nearby is Soda Lake Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area (15 miles north of Shreveport, LA). |
| 211.6 340.5 184 ft. |
Access Rd: Belcher, LA |
Par Road 136/Self Road, access to the community of Belcher, LA. - Belcher Mound Site (Red River Valley), an archaeological site; has a ceremonial mound and cemetery; circa 900-1700 CE. |
| 212.5 341.9 190 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 530 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 530. To the east, ends at an intersection with LA State Highway 3049. West-south-west route, stops at a junction with LA State Highway 1, in the community of Oil City, LA. |
| 217.2 349.5 194 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highways 1/3049 |
Intersection of US Highway 71 & LA State Highways 1/3049. To the east, LA State Highway 3049 goes to the community of Gilliam, LA (limited services), then turns south to the community of Belcher, LA. On a west-north-west route, LA State Highway 170 accesses the community of Vivian, LA. Nearby attractions in Oil City, LA. |
| 218.3 351.3 194 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the east of US Highway 71 is Dutch Johns Lake (Gilliam, LA). Fishing. |
| 221.7 356.7 213 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 2 |
Junction of US Highway 71 & LA State Highway 2. West access to the community of Vivian, LA. NOTE: Short overlap to the north with US Highway 71. |
| 221.9 357.1 220 ft. |
Hosston, LA |
Community of Hosston, LA. - Hosston Lake and Blue Hole Pond (both in Wardview, LA). Fishing. |
| 222.2 357.5 226 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 2 |
NOTE: After a short overlap with US Highway 71, LA State Highway 2 turns east to the community of Plain Dealing, LA. - Lake Plain Dealing, LA and Lake Dogwood, LA. Fishing. |
| 225.5 362.9 217 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Mira Pond (Vivian North, LA) lies west of US Highway 71. Fishing. |
| 230.3 370.6 279 ft. |
Junction: Louisiana State Highway 168 |
Junction of LA State Highway 168. Community of Ida, LA (limited services). West access to the community of Rodessa, LA. Nearby is Black Bayou Lake (Vivian North, LA): fishing. |
| 231.3 372.3 240 ft. |
Louisiana-Arkansas State Line |
US Highway 71 enters the community of Doddridge, Arkansas after crossing the Louisiana-Arkansas state line. LD11e |