1986 Map of Tendal

About this map

Tendal and Quebec serve as the primary human settlements in this corner of Madison Parish, situated along the tracks of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad. This 1980s landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tensas River, which marks the northern boundary of the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge. The map captures a complex hydrological network where oxbow lakes and bayous dictate the local geography, including the prominent Bear Lake and the serpentine Roundaway Bayou. The presence of a Gaging Station and the Head of Navigation near Tendal underscores the historical and practical importance of the river for transport and water management in the Mississippi Delta. Smaller features like a Cem and a Radio Tower provide specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists tracing the infrastructure of the late 20th century.