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1982 Map of Dixie

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Red River dominates this landscape, winding through the alluvial plains of Caddo and Bossier Parishes. The river's historical shifts have left a complex network of oxbows and sloughs, including Moon Lake, Willow Lake, and Bee Lake, which trace the former path of the channel. The agrarian character of the region is centered on the Sentell Plantation and the namesake community of Dixie, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the fertile bottomlands and the river’s hydrological influence.

To the west, the terrain is fragmented by numerous bayous such as Horseshoe Bayou, Cowhide Bayou, and Twelvemile Bayou. These waterways, combined with landmarks like Gold Point and the small settlement of Belcher, illustrate the challenges and opportunities of 1980s life in rural northern Louisiana. The map reveals how local infrastructure, including roads and pipelines, navigates the low-lying topography and shifting water bodies like Clear Lake and Cypress Lake.