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1975 Map of Bossier City

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Barksdale Air Force Base dominates the southeastern quadrant of this mid-1970s landscape, reflecting the military's significant footprint near the Red River corridor. The urban expansion of Bossier City and Shreveport is captured in detail, showing a dense network of residential streets like Melrose Ave and Bonn St alongside established institutions such as Airline Community College and Rusheon Jr High Sch.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a complex system of bayous and oxbow lakes, including Horseshoe Lake and Swan Lake, which characterize the alluvial plain. This era shows the development of major recreational and commercial landmarks, such as the sprawling Louisiana Downs horse racing facility and several suburban clusters like Brownlee and Honore. The industrial presence is marked by numerous oil and gas wells, while older community centers like Mt Zion Ch and New Hope Ch provide glimpses into the area's social history during this period of rapid growth.