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1984 Map of Packton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Packton and Jordan Hill serve as the primary focal points of this central Louisiana landscape during the mid-1980s. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the Dugdemona River in the northeast and numerous tributaries such as Big Jordan Creek and Caskey Branch. This region is heavily defined by conservation and forest management, with significant acreage dedicated to the Kisatchie National Forest and the Catahoula National Wildlife Management Area.

The map reveals a pattern of dispersed rural settlements, including New Moore, Moore, and Cox, situated along a mesh of unimproved roads and forest trails. The boundary between Winn Parish and Grant Parish cuts across the southern portion of the sheet, providing a clear reference for genealogists tracking family lands near the Wildlife Management Area. The intricate drainage system, featuring names like Fourmile Branch and Boggy Branch, illustrates the hydrologic character of the piney woods before modern development altered these traditional drainage patterns.