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1972 Map of Latanier

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Latanier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Red River meanders through Rapides Parish in this 1970s landscape, defining the agricultural and hydrographic character of the region. This survey highlights the complex network of oxbow lakes and backwaters such as Thaynard Lake, Big Lake, and Hog Lake, which speak to the river's historical shifts and the flood control efforts represented by Lockhart Dam. The settlement pattern follows the higher ground near the river and along regional bayous, with established communities like Latanier, Poland, and Whittington serving as local hubs.

Religious and social life is well-documented through numerous rural churches, including Riverview Ch, Latanier Ch, and Mt Pleasant Ch. On the northern bluffs, the Ruby 9 Lookout Tower stands near Cedar Grove, while the lowlands are crisscrossed by a Landing Strip and various pipelines. This record captures a specific moment in Louisiana's riverine development, showing a mix of traditional water-dependent settlements and modern infrastructure like the Fish Farm near Indian Bayou.