
The Red River dominates this portion of Caddo and Bossier Parish, winding through a landscape shaped by dynamic alluvial processes. The map documents a corridor of historic river crossings, including Gilmer Ferry, Peru Ferry, Pine Bluff Ferry, and Rush Point Ferry, which once linked the agricultural lands of Dutch John Bottom and Holm Lake Bottom to settlements like Gilliam and Hosston. These crossings and the proximity of Gilliam Levee Rd highlight the enduring importance of river management and transport in this fertile valley.
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1932 · Hosston NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Hosston NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Hosston SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Hosston SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Bossier NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Shreveport NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1948 · Mooringsport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Vivian
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Bossier City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Plain Dealing SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680