The Tensas River meanders through the heart of Madison Parish, defining a landscape of deep alluvial bends and agricultural tradition. The small communities of Tendal and Quebec serve as the primary hubs in this rural corridor, situated along the east-west transportation routes that cross the wetland-rich bottomlands. This 2018 survey reveals the intricate hydrography of the region, where numerous waterways like Tensas Bayou, Bayou Despair, and Roundaway Bayou weave between established land tracts. Evidence of the area's agrarian heritage is seen in labels like Eldorado Plantation Rd, reflecting the historical organization of large estates along the fertile riverbanks. Modern local infrastructure is represented by the 4B Ranch Airport, while more remote reaches are traced by Mothalgan Bayou and Mudd Bayou.
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1909 · Tallulah
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Waverly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Talla Bena
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Alsatia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Mitchiner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Waverly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Fortune Fork
USGS Topo · 1:24,000