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2018 Map of Saranac

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Saranac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Newellton and the smaller community of Saranac define the eastern and southern boundaries of this Tensas Parish landscape. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways, where names like Cypress Bayou, Becks Bayou, and Routh Bayou reflect the winding alluvial drainage patterns typical of the Mississippi River delta. Natural features like Newells Ridge provide subtle elevation among these wetlands, while Long Lake and Brushy Lake sit as quiet landmarks in the flat bottomlands.

Agricultural and local history is anchored by Newell Cem and the specialized Delta Dusters, LLC Airport, indicating the area's continued reliance on crop dusting and farming. The map traces local connectivity through family-named roads and loops, such as Hart Loop and Godfrey Loop, alongside the drainage channels of Palmetto Slough and Dorthy Slough. This survey provides a precise view of the rural township structure at the start of the 21st century.