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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Oakdale, Louisiana

Explore 13 historic maps of Oakdale from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Oakdale's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Oakdale's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Oakdale, LA maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Beaver
    1935 Map of Beaver
    1935 Beaver
    1935 Print · USGS
    Evangeline Parish is captured here during the mid-1930s as the era of heavy timber harvesting leaves its mark on the land. Researchers can trace the sprawling Old Logging Railroad Grade and locate old gathering places like Cypress Creek Settlement and the Beaver Sch.
  4. 1935 Map of Oakdale
    1935 Map of Oakdale
    1935 Oakdale
    1935 Print · USGS
    Oakdale emerges as a bustling railroad and timber hub in the mid-1930s, situated at the intersection of major rail lines and local logging routes. Genealogists and historians can trace the Oakdale townsite, the Oak Hill Ch, and the extensive Logging Railroad networks that powered the regional economy.
  7. 1942 Map of Oakdale, 1964 Print
    1942 Map of Oakdale, 1964 Print
    1942 Oakdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana's timber and rail country comes to life in the early 1940s as the Calcasieu River winds through Oakdale and Glenmora. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Hargrove Farm, Cryer Cem, and Cypress Creek Settlement.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1968 Map of Oakdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Oakdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Oakdale
    1970 Print · USGS
    Allen Parish and Rapides Parish intersect during a period of industrial and aviation growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Osburn Willis Cem, Bethany Ch, and the rural community of Union Hill.
  25. 1968 Map of Oakdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Oakdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Oakdale
    1970 Print · USGS
    Oakdale serves as a busy rail and aviation hub in the late sixties, where the timberlands meet industrial infrastructure. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Oak Hill Cem, Mt Vernon Ch, and the Sacred Heart Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1968 Map of Beaver, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Beaver, 1970 Print
    1968 Beaver
    1970 Print · USGS
    Evangeline and Allen Parishes are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by timber, bayous, and rural homesteads. Trace local family history at the Beaver Cem and Pecan Grove Cem, or locate the site of the Beaver Lookout Tower.
  31. 1986 Map of Ville Platte
    1986 Map of Ville Platte
    1986 Ville Platte
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the 1980s reveals a complex landscape of pine forests and bayou networks spanning seven distinct parishes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and locate settlements such as Simmons Settlement, Redland, and Elizabeth.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1998 Map of Beaver, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Beaver, 2002 Print
    1998 Beaver
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Allen and Evangeline Parish line runs through this piney woods landscape at the end of the nineties, just east of Oakdale. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Beaver Cemetery or locate the Beaver Lookout Tower and Leger Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1998 Map of Oakdale, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Oakdale, 2003 Print
    1998 Oakdale
    2003 Print · USGS
    Oakdale and the surrounding Allen Parish wetlands are documented here in the late 1990s as the community balanced industrial growth with wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace family sites at Cryer Cem and Oak Hill Ch or follow the Old Railroad Grade through the woods.
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