1989 Map of Hanna

About this map

The Red River dominates this landscape on the border of DeSoto and Natchitoches parishes, its shifting course creating a complex network of cutoffs and oxbow lakes. Settlements like Hanna and Lake End are positioned along the river’s historical corridor, where the land’s transformation by water is evident in features like the Hollingsworth Cutoff and Porters Island. To the south, Bayou Pierre meanders through the lowlands near Jims Island, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Red River Valley. The map also reveals the area’s connectivity via the Jordan Ferry and the Jordon Ferry Bridge crossing Indian Bayou. This 1989 survey serves as a detailed record of local geography just before the modern era, capturing everything from the Red River Airport to the various spoil banks and gaging stations along the riverbank.