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1971 Map of Vivian

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Vivian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Black Bayou Lake and the Red River define this corner of Northwest Louisiana, where the landscape is a patchwork of bayous and industrial development. The region's economy is clearly centered on energy production, with the vast Rodessa Oil and Gas Field and the Caddo Pine Island Oil and Gas Field stretching across the terrain. These fields are serviced by a network of pipelines and rail lines, including the Kansas City Southern RR and the Texas and Pacific RR.

Local genealogy and settlement history are reflected in the numerous small churches and burial grounds that dot the area, such as Munneryn Chapel, Antioch Ch, and the Centerville Cem. The map captures the communities of Vivian, Hosston, and Oil City during a period of established industrial activity, while landmarks like Nichols Airfield and the Radio Tower Mira Lookout Tower provide further context for mid-century infrastructure.