1937 Map of Campti SE
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1937 Map of Campti SE

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The historic riverfront of Natchitoches and the winding course of the Red River dominate this 1937 landscape. The city’s dense street grid is shown in detail, flanked by Sibley Lake and the elongated curve of Cane River Lake. This period captures a complex drainage and transport network where the Texas and Pacific Ry and the Louisiana and Arkansas Ry cross the fertile lowlands. Local genealogy is supported by landmarks like Debleux Cem and Mt Zion Sch, while small rural centers such as Grand Ecore and Clarence mark key junctions along the Louisiana and Arkansas Highway. The map illustrates the transition from river-dependent settlement to a more modern road-and-rail infrastructure, specifically highlighting the importance of the bayous, including Bayou Deccoppe and Bayou Jacko, in defining property lines and local geography.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1937
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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