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1946 Map of Caddo Lake

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Caddo Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Latex stands on the western edge of this 1946 survey, marking the intersection of the Texas and Louisiana border near the sprawling waters of Caddo Lake. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including James Bayou and Ferry Lake, which feed into the main lake basin. Points of interest like Plum Pt and Westfield Pt break the shoreline, while several islands such as Big Sandy Island and Tar Island dot the open water.

Social life in this era centered on rural education and worship, evidenced by the cluster of community landmarks including Republican Ch, State Line Ch, and several schools like Shiloh Sch and Davis Chapel Sch. The transition of the regional economy is highlighted by the presence of an Airway Beacon, signaling the modernization of transportation alongside the traditional bayou-side settlements and the winding courses of Gardener Bayou and Piney Bayou.