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1982 Map of Ile Natchitoches

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Ile Natchitoches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ile Natchitoches and the surrounding alluvial lowlands of Avoyelles Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways and managed wetlands. The Red River flows along the northern edge of the map, forming the border with Concordia Parish and feeding into a complex system of bayous and lakes. The landscape is dominated by dense hydrology, from the broad Lac Long and Natchitoches Bayou to the aptly named Dismal Swamp and Marais à Roche.

Industry and conservation coexist in this riverine environment. Numerous drill sites and established oil fields are scattered across the terrain, particularly near Sixmile Bayou. These energy extraction points are situated alongside significant protected areas, including the Red River State Wildlife Management Area and the Grassy Lake State Natchitoches Wildlife Management Area, highlighting the dual nature of land use in this part of Louisiana during the early 1980s.