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2019 Map of Potters Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Potters Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Uncertain and the surrounding Cypress Valley landscape are defined by a complex network of wetlands and bayous along the border of Texas and Louisiana. This map documents a labyrinthine aquatic environment where Caddo Lake meets the Big Cypress Bayou, characterized by numerous islands like Pine Island and Big Sandy Island, and specialized terrain features such as Whangdoodle Pass and Alligator Bayou. The interface between land and water is particularly intricate here, with numerous sloughs, brakes, and arms creating a semi-terrestrial geography that has long influenced local navigation and settlement patterns.

Local history and genealogy interests are grounded in features like the Blocker Cem and early access routes such as Swansons Landing Rd. The map also captures the distinct naming conventions of the era, from the descriptive Fish Net Gap and Stumpy Slough to the prominent Potters Point and Millers Point. This coastal-inland hybrid zone, where Marion County and Harrison County meet the Louisiana state line, reflects the enduring character of the Ark-La-Tex region.