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2012 Map of Powell Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Rapides Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways and industrial activity. Saline Lake dominates the central landscape, fed and drained by a complex system of bayous including Big Saline Bayou, Muddy Bayou, and Jumping Bayou. The influence of the oil industry is evident across the terrain, with several active sectors such as the Big Island Oil Field and the Saint Leo Church Oil Field interspersed among the swamps and ridges.

Relief in this watery environment is provided by features like Counterfeit Ridge and Gum Ridge, while the meandering course of the Old Red River marks the southern boundary of the map. Local history is anchored by the Deville Cem in the northwest, serving the small-scale developments along roads like Deville 40 Rd. This survey illustrates the delicate balance between the natural flow of the Raccoon Bayou and the man-made infrastructure required to extract resources from the Louisiana basin.