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1948 Map of Caspiana

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Caspiana
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 dominates this landscape south of Shreveport, winding through a complex network of bayous and alluvial plains just after World War II. The map details the transition from the growing urban centers of Cedar Grove and Dixie Gardens to the sprawling agricultural and riverfront settlements of Caspiana and Robson. Military and educational institutions are prominent fixtures, including Barksdale Field, Centenary College, and Dodd College.

A dense network of rural infrastructure supports the river-bottom communities, evidenced by numerous small schools and churches such as Blenheim Sch, Indian Hill Sch, and Leonard Chapel. The presence of the Wallace Lake Dam and the Airport Drainage Ditch reflects the era's significant water management and engineering efforts. Along the river's sinuous path, local geography is defined by named points and bends like Sunflower Point and Buzzard Roost Bend, which were critical markers for navigation and land ownership.