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1980 Map of Harmon

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Harmon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Red River dominates this portion of northern Louisiana, creating a complex landscape of oxbows and backwaters like Wilson Lake, Beard Lake, and Lee Lake. Along the meandering channel, The Cutoff marks a significant shift in the river's course, surrounded by the extensive Gas Field that defines the local extraction economy. The geography is punctuated by small rural settlements and religious centers such as Abington, Magnolia, and Armistead, many of which grew alongside the Kansas City Southern and Missouri Pacific railroads.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family and community sites, including the Morrison Cem, New Star Cem, and Tanyard Cem. The prevalence of small churches, from Bright and Morning Star Ch to the New Beulah Ch, illustrates the social fabric of the river parishes. Terrain features such as Paps Hill and the swampy Boon Brake further detail the transition between the active floodplain and the surrounding lowlands.