1982 Map of Blanchard

About this map

Blanchard and the surrounding Caddo Parish landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways feeding into the northern reaches of Cross Lake. The 1982 topography reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Piney Bayou, Shettleworth Bayou, and Republican Bayou, which meander through the terrain toward the lake's edge. The shoreline itself is marked by distinctive features such as Squirrel Point and Moss Point, while several landmasses including Pine Island and Gum Island rise above the water level. This era shows the Shreveport city limits following the jagged northern shore of the lake, juxtaposing the growing urban reach with the rural settlements of Longwood and Shipp. The map detail captures the intersection of natural bayous and human developments like pipelines and local roads that shaped this region of Louisiana in the early 1980s.