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2012 Map of Newellton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Newellton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Saint Joseph dominates this Tensas Parish landscape, its sweeping oxbow curve defining the local geography and settlement patterns. The town of Newellton sits west of the lake, serving as a central hub near the Kifer Airport. The surrounding alluvial plain is marked by a high density of small family and community burial sites, including Saint Matthew Cem, Routhwood Cem, and Newellton Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this riverine region.

The eastern portion of the map showcases the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River floodplain, with features like Hard Times Bend, Yucatan Lake, and the Buckridge Crevasse. These names reflect a history of hydraulic challenges and landform changes, while smaller water bodies such as Watermelon Lake and Little Flag Lake dot the interior lowlands. The presence of Grudge Ditch and the Hard Times Bend Revetment further illustrate the ongoing human efforts to manage the water and protect the fertile land from the river's influence.