1952 Map of Doddridge NE

About this map

McKinney Bayou and the Red River dominate this 1952 topographic study, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Arkansas-Louisiana borderlands. The landscape is defined by the winding river's shifting path, visible in the oxbows and remnant water bodies like Goose Lake, Bee Lake, and Oak Lake. Rural life in the mid-20th century centers on the local processing at Valley Gin and a network of community anchors including Fairland Ch, Independence Ch, and Corinth Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting this alluvial plain, from the Beloh Bridge crossing to the extensive levee systems protecting the Cut Off and Hunters Island. Notable terrain features such as Slay Bend and Brown Bend highlight the river's historical meanders along the boundary of Miller and Lafayette Counties.