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2012 Map of Ile Natchitoches

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ile Natchitoches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Red River winds through a complex network of waterways and industrial activity in this modern survey of Avoyelles Parish. This landscape is defined by its low-lying hydrology, where names like Lac Long, Lac Ophelia, and Lac Volee represent the remnants of shifting river channels. The interior is characterized by the presence of numerous extraction sites, including the Natchitoches Island Oil Field and the Milligan Bayou Oil Field, indicating a rural economy heavily reliant on petroleum resources.

Settlement patterns are sparse and focused on higher ground, such as at Pointe Basse and the namesake Ile Natchitoches. The terrain transitions from the open expanses of Wolf Prairie to dense bayou systems like Bayou des Cyprès and Bayou Natchitoches. Local infrastructure is represented by specialized routes such as Natchitoches Island Oil Fld road and Calebasse Rd, providing access to these resource-rich wetlands.