1950s Maps of Allen Parish, Louisiana

Explore 21 historic maps of Allen Parish from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Allen Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Foley
    1950 Map of Foley
    1950 Foley
    1950 Print · USGS
    Allen Parish was a hub of timber and rail activity in the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Foley and Canton or locate local landmarks like Pine Sch and the extensive Old Logging Railroad Grade.

  2. 1951 Map of Pitkin, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Pitkin, 1952 Print
    1951 Pitkin
    1952 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's timber and rail country comes to life in the early fifties, centered on the community of Pitkin and the Kisatchie National Forest. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Mathis Cem, Simmons Mill Ch, and the winding path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

  3. 1951 Map of Steep Gully, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Steep Gully, 1952 Print
    1951 Steep Gully
    1952 Print · USGS
    The timberlands of central Louisiana come alive in the early 1950s as a network of parish lines and logging grades. Trace old family roots at Occupy Ch No 1, locate the Plainview Lookout Tower, or follow the Tenmile Creek bottomlands.

  4. 1951 Map of Guy, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Guy, 1952 Print
    1951 Guy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Allen Parish at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape of rail-driven settlements and growing irrigation systems north of Oberlin. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Johns Chapel, Deshotel Cem, and the small community of Guy.

  5. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the petrochemical industry and deep-water navigation. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small-town settlements and oil developments like Nibletts Bluff, the Lockport Oil Field, and Starks.

  6. 1954 Map of Beaver
    1954 Map of Beaver
    1954 Beaver
    1954 Print · USGS
    Evangeline and Allen Parish lands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape shaped by the waning days of the timber industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Cypress Creek Settlement, the Beaver School, and miles of Old Logging Railroad grades.

  7. 1954 Map of Pawnee
    1954 Map of Pawnee
    1954 Pawnee
    1954 Print · USGS
    The timber country of Rapides and Allen Parishes is documented here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by wood and water. Researchers can locate the Union Hill Sch, trace the old Logging Railroad grades, and find family names near Bethel Cem.

  8. 1954 Map of Oberlin
    1954 Map of Oberlin
    1954 Oberlin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Allen Parish at mid-century centers on the town of Oberlin and the vital corridor of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Family historians can trace rural life through landmarks like Pilgrim Ch, St Johns Ch, and the small settlement at Moeling.

  9. 1954 Map of Fruge Lake
    1954 Map of Fruge Lake
    1954 Fruge Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Evangeline and Allen Parishes in the mid-1930s, as captured by this survey, show a landscape tied to its bayous and early timber heritage. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Fruge Sch and Valentine Sch or trace the Old Logging Railroad Grade.

  10. 1954 Map of Le Blanc
    1954 Map of Le Blanc
    1954 Le Blanc
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Allen and Beauregard parishes are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing a landscape shaped by timber and rail. Researchers can trace the junction of the Missouri Pacific railroad at Le Blanc and locate the historic Harmony Ch.

  11. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive petroleum industry and its complex network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of the Sulphur Mines Oil Field or locate historic settlements like Longville and De Quincy.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Oakdale
    1955 Map of Oakdale
    1955 Oakdale
    1955 Print · USGS
    Oakdale emerges as a bustling timber and rail center in the mid-1950s, where multiple major lines and highways converged. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Oak Hill Ch and the Oakdale Airport alongside numerous Logging Railroad spurs.

  13. 1956 Map of Gaytine, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gaytine, 1957 Print
    1956 Gaytine
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is seen here as a landscape of rural bayous and timber-era rail stops. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through small settlements like Gaytine and Turps or follow the waters of Marsh Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Topsy, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Topsy, 1958 Print
    1957 Topsy
    1958 Print · USGS
    The three-parish border of Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu is captured in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family names at Lyles Cem or Nevils Cem and trace the shifting waters of the Calcasieu River near Topsy.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Moss Bluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish and its surrounding bayous are captured here in the late fifties as the river economy transitions toward industry. Researchers can trace family roots at Birdnest Cem or locate historic river crossings like Perkins Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Kinder
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the late fifties as timber, rail, and oil industries converged across the parish lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kinder and Welsh or locate rural sites like Sacred Heart Ch and McGee Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1959 Map of Elizabeth, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Elizabeth, 1960 Print
    1959 Elizabeth
    1960 Print · USGS
    Allen Parish in the late fifties shows a rural landscape structured by the timber industry and rail transport. Researchers can locate Hampton Memorial Cem, trace the GULF COLORADO AND SANTA FE RR, and find the Turner Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Grant, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Grant, 1960 Print
    1959 Grant
    1960 Print · USGS
    Allen and Beauregard Parishes are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by the winding Whisky Chitto Creek. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Campground Cem and Martin Cem alongside country churches including Palestine Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Steep Gully, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Steep Gully, 1960 Print
    1959 Steep Gully
    1960 Print · USGS
    Vernon and Rapides parishes meet in this late 1950s survey of central Louisiana's piney woods and creek bottoms. Local researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Occupy Ch No 1, the Plainview School, and the Plainview Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Elizabeth, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Elizabeth, 1960 Print
    1959 Elizabeth
    1960 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's timberlands and rural parishes are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing the rail-dependent corridor between Pitkin and Elizabeth. Researchers can locate numerous country churches and cemeteries like Shady Grove Ch and Hamilton Cem, or trace the winding course of Sixmile Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1959 Map of Pitkin, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Pitkin, 1960 Print
    1959 Pitkin
    1960 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's piney woods and timber country are captured here at the end of the fifties as the modern road network began to expand. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mathis Cem, Simmons Mill Ch, and the rail stops along the Colorado and Santa Fe.
    4 unique versions available

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