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1983 Map of Ferriday North

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Ferriday serves as a regional hub in this 1980s-era study, situated at the intersection of significant river drainage and rail infrastructure. The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors the eastern landscape, connecting the town of Clayton and the smaller settlement of Red Gum along the banks of the Tensas River. The map reveals a high concentration of public services and social infrastructure in the southern portion of the quadrangle, including the Parish Hospital, a Library, and the Parish Trade Sch.

The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, dominated by Concordia Lake and an intricate network of waterways like Black Bayou and Kimball Bayou. Numerous small cemeteries and country churches, such as Hill Memorial Ch and Rose Hill Ch, are scattered throughout the parish, providing valuable landmarks for genealogists. The presence of multiple landing strips and extensive transmission lines illustrates the modernization of this delta region alongside its traditional river-bend terrain at Marengo Bend and Cowpen Point.