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1983 Map of Provencal

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Provencal serves as the primary hub of this Natchitoches Parish landscape, situated at the confluence of several local drainages and road networks. The town's layout and surrounding rural settlements like Hagewood and Victoria reflect a community integrated with the undulating terrain and the extensive waterways of the region. The map captures a detailed network of bayous and branches, including Mallard Bayou and Provencal Bayou, which define the natural boundaries and drainage of the area.

Evidence of established community life is found in the distribution of country churches and family-named burial sites. Landmarks such as Emmanuel Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and Coldwater Ch are scattered throughout the rural sections, while sites like Martin Cem and Vascocu Cem provide vital reference points for genealogical research. The presence of the Kisatchie National Forest Boundary in the southern portion suggests the transition from agricultural and residential land to managed timber and forest areas near the edge of Sibley Lake.