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1982 Map of Collinston West

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Collinston West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Monroe Gas Field dominates the central landscape of this Morehouse and Ouachita Parish border region, reflecting the significant energy infrastructure of the early 1980s. The meandering Boeuf River and Little Bayou Boeuf carve through a terrain characterized by extensive wetland brakes and sloughs, such as Wham Brake and Dewdrop Brake. Transportation corridors are defined by the Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri and Missouri Pacific railroads, which connect rural settlements like Spyker and Upland.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data in the distribution of community landmarks, including several country churches and family-named burial grounds. From Ebenezer Ch in the north to Little Bethany Ch in the southeast, these sites provide a clear picture of rural social hubs. Distinctive landmarks like the Fairbanks Lookout Tower and the elevated terrain of Trouser Hill stand as prominent markers in this otherwise low-lying, water-braided landscape.