Old Maps of Seale, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Seale. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Seale, LA maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Oretta
    1947 Map of Oretta
    1947 Oretta
    1947 Print · USGS
    Beauregard Parish timber and rail operations are preserved here during the mid-forties, showing the vital connection between industry and small settlements. Trace the footprints of Oretta, Juanita, and the Old Logging Railroad Grade through the piney woods.

  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. 1956 Map of Oretta
    1956 Map of Oretta
    1956 Oretta
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Beauregard Parish reveals a landscape shaped by timber and transit during this era of transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Oretta, Seale, and Juanita along the Kansas City Southern Railroad.

  5. 1961 Map of Singer, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Singer, 1963 Print
    1961 Singer
    1963 Print · USGS
    Beauregard Parish in the early sixties is a landscape of timbered branches and emerging oil fields along the Southern Kansas City railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Holly Grove Ch, Juanita, and the Oretta Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1986 Map of Oretta, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Oretta, 1987 Print
    1986 Oretta
    1987 Print · USGS
    Southern Beauregard Parish comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a landscape of timber management and small rural communities. Researchers can trace the layout of Oretta and Juanita, or locate the FISH HATCHERY and Cem near the winding Bear Head Creek.

  8. 2012 Map of Oretta, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oretta, 2012 Print
    2012 Oretta
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Seale, including Juanita, Oretta, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Oretta, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Oretta, 2015 Print
    2015 Oretta
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Seale, including Juanita, Oretta, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Oretta, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Oretta, 2018 Print
    2018 Oretta
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Seale, including Juanita, Oretta, and other nearby areas

  11. 2020 Map of Oretta, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Oretta, 2020 Print
    2020 Oretta
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Seale, including Juanita, Oretta, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Oretta, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Oretta, 2024 Print
    2024 Oretta
    2024 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's western timberlands are mapped here in the modern era, centered on the settlement of Oretta and its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Good Hope Cem, Seale, and the reaches of Beckwith Creek.

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