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2020 Map of Elm Grove

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elm Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Red River creates a winding series of oxbows and deep bends as it flows through the alluvial plains of Bossier and Caddo Parishes. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous secondary waterways like Prairie River, Phillips Bayou, and the expansive Cannisnia Lake Basin to the south. This environment supports a network of small settlements and plantation-era land divisions, with centers such as Elm Grove, Caspiana, and McDade positioned near the river's path.

Local history is preserved in small landmarks and family-named roads, including several burial sites like the Mechanisville Cem and Mount Sinai Cem. Transport infrastructure is a mix of traditional river access at Youngs Point Landing and modern aviation at the Pilkinton Airstrip. The map clearly delineates the shifting borders between parishes, following the historical and natural meanders of the water, which continue to shape the development of communities like Atkins and Lachute.