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1948 Map of Campti

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Campti
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Red River twists through a complex landscape of alluvial lowlands and oxbow lakes in this late 1940s survey of Natchitoches Parish. The settlement of Campti sits at a critical bend in the river, serving as a focal point where the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad meets the water. To the west, the Old Spanish Lake Lowlands and Bayou Pierre reveal the intricate drainage patterns of the Red River Valley before modern channelization.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous rural schools and churches such as New Zion Sch, Bethlehem Sch, and North Star Ch. The map captures the transition from the river-centered economy to rail, evidenced by the Texas and Pacific line passing through Powhatan. Further south, the city of Natchitoches is shown in detail, marking the historic edge of the Rio Hondo and the Old River.