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2016 Map of Potters Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Potters Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Uncertain and the surrounding labyrinth of Caddo Lake define this borderland where Texas meets Louisiana. The landscape is a complex network of bayous, chutes, and brakes, reflecting a hydrology where the line between land and water remains fluid. Named features like Whangdoodle Pass, Fish Net Gap, and Alligator Bayou suggest a long history of local navigation through the cypress-choked waters. Significant landforms rise above the wetlands, including Pine Bluff and Potters Point, which have served as stable anchors for settlement and transport in an area dominated by seasonal flooding and shifting channels.

Genealogical interest is found at the southern edge near Blocker Cem and along established routes like Swansons Landing Rd. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the LH Aap near the shoreline. From the quiet expanse of Goose Prairie to the many islands such as Big Sandy Island and Tar Island, this survey documents a unique ecological and cultural pocket where traditional lake life persists alongside modern state and county management.