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2020 Map of Wardview

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wardview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Red River defines the landscape of north Louisiana in this detailed 2020 study, winding through a complex of ancient oxbows and abandoned channels. The town of Hosston sits in the southwestern corner, serving as a focal point for local history with the Hosston Cem and the Star Chapel Church Cem nearby. The river's historical shifts are visible in features like Old Bed Horseshoe Lake, Old Bed Simpson Lake, and the dramatic Boom Bend, illustrating how the waterway has shaped the geography of Caddo Parish over generations.

Agricultural and drainage patterns are evident through the Posten Bayou Canal and Ditch Number One, which manage the low-lying alluvial plains. To the east, the settlement of Wardview and the prominent Millers Bluff provide high-ground landmarks above the winding bayous. The map also records numerous family and local road names, such as Ida Missionary Rd and Keoun School Rd, providing valuable points of reference for genealogical research and land-use studies in this riverine environment.