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1996 Map of Campti

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Campti
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Black Lake and Clear Lake dominate this portion of the Red River Valley, where the complex hydrology of the Louisiana bayous creates a landscape of interconnected sloughs and brakes. The eastern shore of the lake is punctuated by family and community landmarks, including Our Lady of the Rosary Ch and Black Lake Ch. Further inland, the settlement of Creston and the New Mount Zion Ch stand near the edge of the Natchitoches Parish line, while the southern reaches near Bourbeaux show the influence of industrial activity within an Oil and Gas Field.

The western terrain transitions toward the Red River, marked by lower drainage features like Campti Brake and Pratte Bayou. Local history is visible in the placement of the Campti Cem and several rural churches like Coulee Bethel Ch, which reflect the dispersed settlement patterns of the mid-to-late 20th century. Numerous named points and islands, such as Button Willow Island and Agness Point, delineate the intricate shoreline of the basin.