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2012 Map of Wardview

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Red River meanders define this landscape of oxbow lakes and alluvial plains near the Louisiana-Arkansas border. The area is characterized by remnants of the river's changing course, including the distinct Halfmoon Lake, Old River, and Old Bed Simpson Lake. Industry is woven into the terrain, primarily through the Wardview Oil Field and the Simpson Lake Oil and Gas Field, which occupy the fertile spaces between the water bodies.

Settlement is concentrated at the crossroads of Wardview and the nearby Hosston Cemetery, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to Caddo Parish. The intricate network of drainage and transport is evidenced by the Posten Bayou Canal, O'Rourke Canal, and Float Canal, which highlight the long-standing efforts to manage the wetlands for agriculture and extraction. Elevations rise slightly at Millers Bluff, overlooking the many bayous and sloughs that branch off the main river channel.