1957 Map of Campti

About this map

Natchitoches anchors the southern edge of this mid-century landscape, a region defined by the complex, meandering path of the Red River and its numerous abandoned channels. The river’s shifting course is evident in features like Old River and Passon Lake, which surround Smith Island. To the west, the Old Spanish Lake Lowlands and a network of bayous including Bayou Pierre and Three League Bayou illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the Red River Valley.