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1983 Map of Cloutierville

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cloutierville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Cane River Lake meanders through the heart of this alluvial landscape, marking the historic path of the Red River before its course shifted. Established settlements such as Cloutierville and Melrose line the banks, reflecting the long-standing plantation culture and community life of Natchitoches Parish. The map reveals a dense concentration of cultural landmarks, from St Augustine Ch near Melrose to the Spring Hill Ch further south, illustrating the importance of parish life in these river communities.

Southwest of the river valley, the terrain shifts abruptly at Sang Pour Sang Hill as it enters the Kisatchie National Forest. Transport networks are dominated by the Missouri Pacific corridor and the proximity of the modern Red River at the northern edge of the quadrangle. This 1980s-era survey documents the intricate network of bayous, including Bayou Brevelle and Bayou Charette, that define the drainage and agricultural patterns of the region.