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2010 Map of Union Springs

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Union Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The eastern shores of the Toledo Bend Reservoir define this landscape, where the inundated river valley meets the rising terrain of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands. Near the settlement of Union Springs, a complex network of small waterways like Bossier Bayou and Moccasin Bayou drain toward the massive reservoir. The map reveals distinct ecological and topographical markers, including the open spaces of Racetrack Prairie and Gravel Prairie, alongside prominent elevations such as Sand Hill and Big Hill.

For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for Bossier Cemetery and Pauls Cemetery. The road network is a mix of modern infrastructure and older timber or fire access routes, including the International Fire Lane Rd and Fisherman Wharf Rd. This survey documents the intersection of rural residential life and the vast recreational and hydroelectric landscape created by the damming of the river valley.