1970 Map of Lake Providence
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The oxbow lake known as Lake Providence dominates this Mississippi River delta landscape, defining the layout of the parish seat at Lake Providence. This 1970 survey illustrates the town's position between the crescent lake and the massive Mississippi River, with the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor running north to south. Significant genealogical details are scattered throughout the surrounding agricultural land, including family and community landmarks such as Gailliard Cem, Tyrone Cem, and Sweet Canaan Ch Cem. The transition from river-based transport to regional infrastructure is evident in the proximity of Lake Providence Port to the Byerley Airport. Further south, the landscape is crisscrossed by a network of waterways including Tensas Bayou and Boggy Bayou, which served as critical drainage and transport routes for early settlements like Greenfield.
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Editions of this 1970 Lake Providence Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Historical Maps of Lake Providence Through Time
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1909 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
1911 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
1970 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
1972 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
1994 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
2012 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
2015 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
2018 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
2020 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA
2024 Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish, LA