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1998 Map of Blankston

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Blankston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Ouachita River meanders through the eastern portion of this Caldwell Parish landscape, defined by sharp bends and named river miles that reflect its importance as a navigable waterway. Near the northern edge, the settlement of Blankston sits atop higher ground, while the river's dynamic history is visible in features like Horseshoe Lake, an oxbow that suggests the shifting course of the channel over time. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a dense network of drainages, including Bills Creek, Lost Creek, and Richland Creek, which carve through the wooded topography.

Industrial and surveying marks are scattered throughout the region, with several bench marks such as BM 170 and BM 182 providing elevation data for the varying relief. While mostly rural, the map captures the transition between the river lowlands and the higher ridges, where small unnamed Cem sites provide potential points of interest for genealogists tracing local family history in this corner of North Louisiana.