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1971 Map of Vivian South

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Vivian South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Oil and gas fields dominate this Caddo Parish landscape in the early 1970s, revealing an intricate network of industrial infrastructure intertwined with traditional rural settlements. The southern reaches of Vivian and the specialized worker communities of Superior and Oil City are shown alongside the extensive Kansas City Southern railroad line. This transportation corridor was vital for the extraction industry, which is marked by numerous oil fields, drill holes, and a complex web of pipelines.

The topography transitions from the high ground near the North Caddo High School down to the sprawling wetlands of Caddo Lake and James Bayou. Family history is preserved through scattered rural landmarks like New Hope Cem, Black Bayou Cem, and Mt Gilead Ch. The presence of the Thacker Landing Field and various gaging stations along the Old Channel Black Bayou reflects the region's managed relationship with its diverse water systems, including Kelly Bayou and Swift Bayou.