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1983 Map of Powhatan

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Powhatan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The town of Powhatan sits along the Old River in the Natchitoches Parish, surrounded by a complex network of bayous and sloughs that define the regional geography in the early 1980s. The northern reaches are characterized by the Missouri Pacific railroad line and the expansive Old Spanish Lake Lowlands, while the southern half transitions into more varied terrain marked by watercourses like the Rio Hondo and Breedlove Branch.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, including St Lukes Cemetery and numerous rural houses of worship such as St Francis Church, New Zion Church, and Bethel Church. The map captures the hydrological character of the landscape through features like Passolt Lake, Pierre Bayou, and Sibley Lake, illustrating how the delta-like environment shaped settlement patterns and transit routes.