1982 Map of Bastrop

About this map

The low-lying wetlands and floodplains of Northeastern Louisiana and Western Mississippi dominate this 1982 survey, defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River and the bayous that lattice the landscape. The industrial and agricultural center of Bastrop serves as a primary hub, situated near the Missouri Pacific RR and the Morehouse Memorial Airport. To the east, Lake Providence sits along the river's edge, surrounded by a complex system of islands and towheads like Pittman Island and Duncansby Towhead. The map illustrates a region transitioning between managed wilderness and rural agriculture, featuring large tracts of protected land such as the Georgia Pacific State Wildlife Management Area and the archaeological surroundings of Poverty Point State Park. Numerous small settlements, including Mer Rouge, Oak Grove, and Bonita, are connected by a dense network of state highways, reflecting the established rural community structure of the late 20th century.