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2024 Map of Powhatan

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Powhatan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Powhatan and the northern outskirts of Natchitoches anchor this detailed study of the floodplain and bayou systems along the Red River. The landscape is dominated by the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, which spans a complex network of waterways including Bayou Pierre, Coon Slough, and the Old Spanish Lake Lowlands. This environment illustrates the shifting nature of Louisiana’s river systems, where features like Oldriver and Johnson Chute indicate former courses and seasonal overflows.

Settlement patterns follow the higher ground near the river and modern corridors, with local heritage preserved at Saint Lukes Cem and along established routes like Old River Rd N. In the southeast, the residential expansion of Natchitoches nears the shores of Sibley Lake, contrasting with the more rural, aquatic terrain of Smith Island and Tapalcat Bayou to the west. This map provides a clear look at the intersection of protected wetlands and the growth of one of Louisiana's oldest parishes.