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1984 Map of Merryville North

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Merryville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Sabine River carves a winding path through the borderlands between Louisiana and Texas, creating a landscape defined by oxbow lakes and sloughs. This 1984 survey highlights the complex hydrology of the river bottom, where features like Horseshoe Lake, Moon Lake, and Alligator Lake sit in the floodplain alongside Steamboat Bend. The terrain transitions from these low-lying backwaters to the settled areas of Beauregard Parish, including the town of Merryville and the nearby Junction.

Logistics and infrastructure of the era are centered on the K. C. S. Ry. corridor, which runs north-south through the eastern half of the map. Local industry and land use are evidenced by the presence of a Hatchery near the river and the convergence of Trout Creek and Bayou Anacoco. The map provides a detailed view of the rural road network and parish lines during a period of established river commerce and timber-adjacent settlements.