1970 Map of Sondheimer, 1972 Print
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1970 Map of Sondheimer

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Mississippi River defines the eastern edge of this 1970s landscape, where the fertile alluvial plains of East Carroll and Madison Parishes support a network of small agricultural settlements. The Missouri Pacific railroad line acts as a central spine through the region, connecting Alsatia, Roosevelt, Sondheimer, and Enoka. This period in the Delta is marked by a deep-seated spiritual and community infrastructure, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Seventh Star Ch, New Zion Ch, and King Solomon Ch. A notable shift in land use is visible near Bull Bayou, where a Fish Farm and the Omega Landing Strip indicate diversifying rural industries. The terrain is crisscrossed by drainage and natural waterways, including Little Bayou Tensas and Talla Bena Bayou, which navigate the low-lying basins between established levee systems and settlements like Omega.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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