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1983 Map of Como

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Bayou Macon and its dramatic Bayou Macon Cutoff dominate this 1980s landscape at the boundary of Franklin Parish and Tensas Parish. The terrain is defined by a complex hydraulic network of oxbow lakes and backwaters, including Beeler Lake, Johnson Lake, and Wiley's Brake. The map illustrates the intensive water management of the era, featuring numerous levees and spoil banks that crisscross the wetlands.

Small rural hubs like Como and Griffin serve as the primary settlements, supported by local institutions such as Bayou Macon Ch and Eureka Ch. For family historians, the presence of the State Place Cem and Ward Cem provides critical points for genealogical research. The economic character of the region is reflected in specialized land use like the Fish Farm near the southern reaches and a functional Boat Landing on the Tensas River.