1940s Maps of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Explore 6 historic maps of Avoyelles Parish from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Avoyelles Parish's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Avoyelles Parish's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Avoyelles Parish, LA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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