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Old Maps of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Explore 186 old maps of Avoyelles Parish, spanning from 1935 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1935 Map of Turkey Creek
    1935 Map of Turkey Creek
    1935 Turkey Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's central parish borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by meandering bayous and early industrial corridors. Trace the path of the Texas Louisiana and Gulf RR or find family landmarks like Johnson Ldg and Lake Cove Sch.
  4. 1935 Map of Tooleys, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Tooleys, 1936 Print
    1935 Tooleys
    1936 Print · USGS
    The alluvial wetlands of Concordia and Catahoula Parishes are documented here during the mid-1930s when river life revolved around local landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Larto Sch, identify ancestral sites near the B M Graveyard, or locate early homesteads by Island Bayou Ldg.
  7. 1939 Map of Artonish, 1945 Print
    1939 Map of Artonish, 1945 Print
    1939 Artonish
    1945 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail economy of the Louisiana-Mississippi border is frozen in time just before the mid-century, showing the dense settlement of the bottomlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Fort Adams, Singleton Chapel & Cem, and the Black Hawk Plantation.
  10. 1940 Map of Marksville, 1943 Print
    1940 Map of Marksville, 1943 Print
    1940 Marksville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Avoyelles Parish life in the early 1940s is centered on the river-and-rail economy of the Red River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous named churches and schools, such as Hickory Hill Sch, Vick, and the St Paul Ch & Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1941 Map of Voorhies, 1943 Print
    1941 Map of Voorhies, 1943 Print
    1941 Voorhies
    1943 Print · USGS
    Avoyelles Parish is captured here in the early 1940s, showcasing a river-bound landscape shaped by the Red River and its many oxbows. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like St James Ch & Cem, Voorhies School, and Moreauville.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1941 Map of Buckeye, 1944 Print
    1941 Map of Buckeye, 1944 Print
    1941 Buckeye
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana’s wetland and prairie interface is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intricate water systems of the Rapides and La Salle parish lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Barron Chapel, Guillory School, and the settlement of Holloway.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Tooleys, 1946 Print
    1941 Map of Tooleys, 1946 Print
    1941 Tooleys
    1946 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country comes to life in the 1940s as the confluence of the Black and Red Rivers shapes the delta parishes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous landings like McDonald Ldg, local schools including Boggy Bayou Sch, and the Indian Mounds.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1948 Map of Bunkie, 1950 Print
    1948 Map of Bunkie, 1950 Print
    1948 Bunkie
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Bunkie area during the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by Bayou Boeuf and a dense network of early oil infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Lukes Ch & Cem and the Goudeau Sch.
  25. 1949 Map of Turkey Creek, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Turkey Creek, 1965 Print
    1949 Turkey Creek
    1965 Print · USGS
    Evangeline Parish during the late 1940s reveals a rural landscape of bayous and rising industry. Trace family roots at Messer Settlement or Oak Grove Cem, and locate the old rail lines of the Rock Island RR.
  28. 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.
  31. 1953 Map of Alexandria, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Alexandria, 1963 Print
    1953 Alexandria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana during the early fifties is mapped here at the intersection of the piney woods and the Red River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Alexandria, Natchitoches, and the grounds of Camp Beauregard.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1954 Map of Artonish, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Artonish, 1966 Print
    1954 Artonish
    1966 Print · USGS
    The riverfronts of Concordia Parish and Wilkinson County are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of significant hydraulic engineering and transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Shaw Plantation, Singleton Cem, and the old military outpost at Fort Adams.
  43. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Baton Rouge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeast Louisiana in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its river and rail economies. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi River and find landmarks like the Bonnet Carre Spillway and Bayou Plaquemine.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Artonish
    1955 Map of Artonish
    1955 Artonish
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wilkinson County and Concordia Parish in the mid-fifties are defined here by the massive plantations and river landings along the winding Mississippi River. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like Royal Oak Ch & Cem, Fort Adams, and the Torras Community Sch.
  49. 1955 Map of Odenburg
    1955 Map of Odenburg
    1955 Odenburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country comes alive in the mid-1950s as it transitions from a landing-based economy to modern rail and flood control. Researchers can trace family sites at Jacoby Chapel & Cem or locate historic river landings like Hicks Ldg and Speer Ldg.
  52. 1955 Map of Alexandria
    1955 Map of Alexandria
    1955 Alexandria
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the mid-fifties is a landscape of river-port cities, sprawling timberlands, and massive military reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Texas & Pacific RR and locate sites like Camp Polk Military Reservation and Natchitoches.
  55. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.
  58. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Baton Rouge
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Louisiana at the height of the mid-century oil boom shows a landscape of river oxbows and rising industry. Researchers can trace family roots through river towns like Scotlandville or locate early industrial sites and Oil wells near Lake Maurepas.
  61. 1958 Map of Artonish
    1958 Map of Artonish
    1958 Artonish
    1958 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Mississippi and the bottomlands of Louisiana meet here in the late fifties as massive engineering projects began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Stamps Plantation or locate rural landmarks such as Royal Oak Ch & Cem and the Texas and Pacific RR.
  64. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).
  67. 1959 Map of Buckeye, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Buckeye, 1960 Print
    1959 Buckeye
    1960 Print · USGS
    Louisiana parish lines converge in this late-fifties landscape of complex bayous and oil fields. Researchers can trace rural family roots through numerous local landmarks like Marthas Chapel, Guillory Cem, and the old settlement of Buckeye.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Eva, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Eva, 1961 Print
    1960 Eva
    1961 Print · USGS
    Catahoula and Concordia Parishes in the early sixties reveal a landscape defined by the winding Black River and the rural communities of Mayna and Acme. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks, old cemeteries like Dewey Cem, and rural churches including Glade Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Baton Rouge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Louisiana in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep river bends and sprawling coastal lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Free-Nigger Point, Donaldsonville, and the Illinois Central Railroad.
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