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1986 Map of Martin

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Martin and Liberty anchor this rural landscape in Red River Parish, where the geography is defined by a dense network of winding watercourses. The boundary between Red River and Natchitoches parishes follows the serpentine path of Black Lake and Grand Bayou, illustrating how local political divisions were often dictated by the natural flow of the wetlands. Small cemeteries like Liberty Cem and other scattered Cem locations suggest a history of family-centered settlement across the wooded terrain.

Industry and recreation are visible along the water's edge, noted by the Boat Ramp and Picnic Area near Clear Lake. Several Gravel Pit operations are scattered in the western portion of the quadrangle, indicating local resource extraction. The presence of a Pipeline and Power Line cutting through the landscape highlights the infrastructure supporting the community, while the Ashland Corporate Boundary marks the eastern edge of development near the village of Ashland.