The Tunica-Biloxi Indian Reservation and the city of Marksville anchor the northern reaches of this Louisiana landscape, where the flat alluvial plains are defined by an intricate network of bayous and coulees. The terrain is dominated by the meandering paths of Coulee des Grues and La Vieille Riviere, illustrating the historical hydrological patterns of Avoyelles Parish. Settlement is concentrated along the higher ground of the prairie, following established road networks like Curry Moreau Rd and Lanson Bordelon Rd. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community sites, including the Tunica-Biloxi Cem, Baibry Cem, and Jerusalem Cem. The map documents the region's mid-sized hubs such as Mansura and Hessmer, along with the industrial and aviation footprint of the Marksville Municipal Airport.
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1940 · Marksville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Voorhies
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Bunkie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Natchez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Odenburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000