Old Maps of Bancroft, Louisiana

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Bancroft, LA maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Bancroft
    1949 Map of Bancroft
    1949 Bancroft
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Texas borderlands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the rural communities and timber infrastructure along the Sabine River. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Friendship Ch, the Salem Ferry crossing, and an extensive Old Logging Railroad Grade.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1959 Map of Bon Wier, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bon Wier, 1960 Print
    1959 Bon Wier
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sabine River bottomlands at the end of the fifties reveal a landscape of timber, oil, and river-bend settlements. Genealogists can trace family names at Belgrade Cem and Hamm Cem, or locate the Biloxi Sch and Fredonia Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Bancroft, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Bancroft, 1983 Print
    1982 Bancroft
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Texas borderlands along the SABINE RIVER are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Spikes Cem and rural congregations at Morning Star Ch and Brushy Creek Ch.

  6. 1986 Map of DeRidder
    1986 Map of DeRidder
    1986 DeRidder
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Texas borderlands come to life in the mid-eighties, showcasing the timber country and rail corridors of the Sabine River valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of small communities and transit lines through Merryville, Holly Springs, and the Missouri Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Bancroft, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bancroft, 2010 Print
    2010 Bancroft
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bancroft, including Beauregard Parish, Newton County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Bancroft, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bancroft, 2012 Print
    2012 Bancroft
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bancroft, including Beauregard Parish, Newton County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Bancroft, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bancroft, 2015 Print
    2015 Bancroft
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bancroft, including Beauregard Parish, Newton County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Bancroft, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bancroft, 2018 Print
    2018 Bancroft
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bancroft, including Beauregard Parish, Newton County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Bancroft, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bancroft, 2020 Print
    2020 Bancroft
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Bancroft, including Beauregard Parish, Newton County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Bancroft, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bancroft, 2024 Print
    2024 Bancroft
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Sabine River bottomlands at the Louisiana-Texas border come into focus in this recent survey of the rural Beauregard Parish area. Researchers can locate the historic Salem Ferry site, trace family names at Spikes Cem, or follow the winding Alligator Slough.

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