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1989 Map of Blankston

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Blankston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Ouachita River meanders through the northeast corner of this 1980s landscape, shaping a terrain defined by complex drainage networks and low-lying wetlands. The settlement of Blankston sits along the river's edge, served by a small riverside Cem, while Mt Pleasant occupies higher ground to the south. The area is heavily marked by intricate watercourses, including the lengthy Castor Creek, Bills Creek, and Richland Creek, which carve through the wooded landscape toward the river basin.

A notable oxbow feature, Horseshoe Lake, indicates the river's historical path and the dynamic nature of this alluvial environment. This map captures the region just before the turn of the decade, showing a quiet rural structure where small branches like Winn Branch and Pinder Branch feed the larger river system, supporting a landscape that remains primarily defined by its water and woods rather than dense urban development.