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1975 Map of Benton

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Benton serves as the focal point of this Bossier Parish landscape, appearing shortly after the 1974-1975 field check. The area is defined by the transformation of its waterways, most notably the sprawling Cypress Bayou Reservoir, which is shown with areas indicated to be submerged to the 185-foot elevation. This water management system, including the Cypress Bayou Dam and the adjacent Black Bayou Reservoir, reshaped the local environment east of the St Louis Southwestern railroad line.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks and family-named features, such as Macedonia Cem and Sibley Cem. The map preserves the placement of numerous country houses of worship, including Pleasant Hill Ch and the Mary-Queen of Heaven Chapel. Along the western edge, the old river landscape remains visible through features like Cat Island Lake and the Willow Chute near the community of Dukedale.