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1994 Map of Lake Providence

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Lake Providence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The oxbow lake of Lake Providence anchors this landscape, reflecting a dramatic bend in the Mississippi River that has since been bypassed by the main channel. The town of Lake Providence is situated along the southern curve of its namesake lake, showing a dense street grid that serves as the regional hub for East Carroll Parish. The map reveals an intricate hydrological system where the Levee system separates the active river from the alluvial plains of the Tensas Basin.

Deeply tied to the land's spiritual and community history, the area is dotted with numerous small country churches and cemeteries, such as Cane Ridge Church No 1 and the Old Sweet Canaan Cem. Evidence of ancient habitation persists at the Indian Mound near Tyrone Cem, while modern industry is represented by Sandpits and the Lake Providence Port at Stump Hole. The presence of Briarfield Academy and multiple local schools underscores the town's role as an educational center for the surrounding agricultural reaches.