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1963 Map of Lake Bruin

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake Bruin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Mississippi River floodplain in Tensas Parish is defined by a dense network of oxbow lakes, bayous, and historic landholdings. Large-scale agriculture is centered on sites like Thistle Ridge Plantation, Mound Plantation, and Gibson Plantation, while the low-lying terrain is carved by Choctaw Bayou and Buckhorn Bayou. The map reveals the intricate water system of the delta, from the sweeping curve of Lake Bruin to smaller water bodies like Jackson Lake and Duck Lake.

Social and spiritual centers are documented through numerous country churches and burial grounds, including Oneonta Ch, Flowery Mount Ch, and Gold Bell Cem. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, running through settlements like Osceola and near the levee systems. Landmarks such as Mound Hedren point to the deep archaeological history of this river landscape, while the St Peter Levee and St Peter Canal highlight the ongoing efforts to manage the wetlands.