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2020 Map of Bossier Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bossier Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bossier Point and the surrounding marshy lowlands of the Red River valley are defined by a complex network of bayous and remnant river channels. This landscape, situated at the intersection of Bossier, Caddo, and Bienville Parishes, illustrates the historical reliance on elevated landforms such as High Island, Bear Island, and Hog Island for navigation and settlement. The movement of water is central to the area's character, with Mulberry Bayou and Horgis Bayou threading through the terrain, while the massive Lake Bistineau dominates the eastern boundary.

Local history is preserved in several small rural nodes like Cooterville, Poole, and Ninock. For those tracing family history in the region, the map identifies specific burial sites including the Poole - Sutton Cem, Bossier Point Road Cem, and Mary Magdalene Cem. Engineering infrastructure is also visible, most notably Lock & Dam 5 on the Red River, which manages the vital waterway south of Grand Bend.