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2015 Map of Powhatan

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Powhatan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Oldriver Red River and its complex network of seasonal waterways define this portion of Natchitoches Parish. The settlement of Powhatan sits at the northern edge, where Alexandria St and N Railroad St meet near the river’s sweeping bends. The landscape is a mosaic of bayous and sloughs, including Coon Slough, Red Bayou, and the winding Rio Hondo. This hydrology reflects the deltaic nature of the region, where land forms such as Smith Island and the Old Spanish Lake Lowlands were shaped by historical shifts in the Red River's course.

Residential growth is evident in the cluster of neighborhoods to the southeast, such as Fairview Acres, Stephens, and Westlake. Genealogists may find value in the location of Saint Lukes Cem and Oakhill, while landmarks like the Chute Bridge crossing Johnson Chute highlight the local transportation infrastructure required to navigate this water-dominant terrain. The presence of Greenwood Park near the southern boundary suggests the transition toward the parish's more developed residential areas.