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1982 Map of Sterlington

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sterlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the landscape of this northern Louisiana region, winding through a complex network of wetlands and industrial corridors. In the early 1980s, the area around Sterlington served as a significant hub for utility and chemical production, evidenced by the large Chemical Plant, Powerplant, and numerous settling ponds and waste facilities located near the riverbank. This industrial activity contrasts with the preserved natural areas at the northern edge, where the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge and Uo NWR provide sanctuary within the river's floodplains.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural heritage of the parish through landmarks such as Glendora Plantation and several small communities like Ouachita City and Fairbanks. The map records numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Evening Star No 1 Ch and Phillips Cem, often located near the winding course of Bartholomew Bayou. The presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad and distinctive river features like Frenchmans Bend illustrate the long-standing reliance on these corridors for transport and trade.