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2012 Map of Tensas Bluff

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tensas Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tensas River meanders through this portion of Tensas Parish, defining a landscape shaped by both alluvial hydrology and industrial extraction. The river's winding course is flanked by significant landings like Tensas Bluff Landing and Hopewell Landing, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to waterborne transport and river access. The local economy is marked by numerous energy developments, including the West New Quarters Oil Field, Killens Ferry Gas Field, and Buckshot Bayou Oil Field, which punctuate the low-lying terrain of bayous and sloughs.

Small settlements and family landmarks provide points of interest for genealogists and local historians, specifically around New Quarters and the Tensas Bluff area. The presence of Jordan Cem near Jordan Ferry suggests the deeper roots of the community in this riverine environment. The terrain is a complex network of named water bodies, from the prominent Big Lake and Little Lake to more obscure reaches like Bengal Slough and Snake Bayou.