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1980 Map of Shreveport East

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Shreveport East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Red River meanders through this landscape, creating a series of dramatic bends and oxbow lakes that define the eastern side of Shreveport. The river's influence is evident in the names of landmarks like Sunflower Point, Eagle Bend Point, and Muddy Lake. While Shreveport expands southward and eastward, the map reveals the distinct urban and academic centers of the era, including the Centenary College campus and the newer Louisiana State Univ-Shreveport site near Lucas.

Across the river, Bossier City and the edge of Barksdale Air Force Base showcase the region's military and residential growth. This period of the late twentieth century shows the infrastructure connecting these communities, from the Clyde E Fant Memorial Parkway to the industrial corridors near Lake Forbing. Longstanding local history is preserved in sites like Alexander Cem and the Red River Valley Agricultural Station, contrasting with the expanding suburban developments of Dixie Gardens and Cedar Grove.