1935 Map of Wilson Lake

About this map

Sabine River waters define the western border of Beauregard Parish in this mid-1930s survey of the Louisiana-Texas state line. This map is characterized by a complex network of branching waterways and oxbows, illustrating the shifting nature of the river channel. The Old River and Middle River carve deep loops into the land, creating a mosaic of riverine islands and wetlands. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the namesake Wilson Lake and the uniquely named Bugger Branch further emphasize the low-lying, hydrologically active nature of this borderland. The absence of roads or structures on this advance sheet highlights the primitive state of the river bottomlands before major mid-century developments, providing a clear view of the natural topography along the Newton Co and Beauregard Parish boundary.