1970 Map of Lake Providence

About 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.