1940s Maps of Bossier Parish, Louisiana

1. 1941 Map of East Point

   

   1941 East Point

   1941 Print · USGS

   The Red River Valley bottomlands are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a network of riverfront settlements and rural parish life. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Elizabeth Church, Crichton School, and the St Marks Cemetery near the Bayou Toulon.

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4. 1941 Map of Forbing

   

   1941 Forbing

   1941 Print · USGS

   The outskirts of Shreveport and the shifting bends of the Red River come to life just before the mid-century expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate specific rural institutions such as Centenary College, Hood Cem, and the Good Hope Sch among the river's many points and bayous.

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7. 1941 Map of Bossier Point

   

   1941 Bossier Point

   1941 Print · USGS

   The marshlands and bottomlands of Bossier Parish come alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the shifting waters of Lake Bistineau. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Fairview Cem or locate rural landmarks like Bear Island Sch and the Burkett Bridge.

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10. 1947 Map of Ringgold

    

    1947 Ringgold

    1947 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Louisiana comes to life in the 1940s, centered on the growing town of Ringgold and the expansive waters of LAKE BISTINEAU. Trace local roots through rural landmarks like the NEW SALT WORKS, St Johns Ch, and the Ogden Spur railroad line.

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13. 1947 Map of Minden, 1964 Print

    

    1947 Minden

    1964 Print · USGS

    Minden and the surrounding Webster Parish countryside are captured here in the mid-1940s, during a period of significant industrialization. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and rural centers like the Louisiana Ordnance Plant, Doyline, and Shady Grove Cem.

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16. 1948 Map of Coushatta

    

    1948 Coushatta

    1948 Print · USGS

    Red River Parish and the surrounding hill country are captured here just after the war, showing the intricate river-and-rail network. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Elizabeth Sch, St Pauls Cem, and Hall Summit.

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19. 1948 Map of Mooringsport

    

    1948 Mooringsport

    1948 Print · USGS

    Northwest Louisiana's oil and river country is captured here during the late 1940s, showing the early growth of Mooringsport and Oil City. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local landmarks like the Evening Star Sch and Albany Ferry.

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22. 1948 Map of Vivian

    

    1948 Vivian

    1948 Print · USGS

    Upper Caddo Parish in the late 1940s is defined by the winding Red River and a thriving rail-and-oil economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like the Oil Refinery near Lewis, the Miller Bluff Ferry, and Egypt Hill Cem.

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25. 1948 Map of Bossier City

    

    1948 Bossier City

    1948 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Louisiana during the late 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the Red River and the expansion of the Bossier City area. Researchers can trace rural family sites near Benton or locate historical landmarks like Barksdale Field and Red River Ch.

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28. 1948 Map of Caspiana

    

    1948 Caspiana

    1948 Print · USGS

    Northwest Louisiana south of Shreveport is captured here in the late 1940s as the river-and-rail economy shaped the Red River Valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural landmarks like Blenheim Sch, Robinson Chapel, and Evergreen Cem.

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31. 1949 Map of Minden

    

    1949 Minden

    1949 Print · USGS

    Northwest Louisiana's hill country and bayous are caught at a point of industrial transition just after the war. Researchers can trace the massive Louisiana Ordnance Plant, the bustling junction at Sibley, and local burial sites like Ratcliff Cemetery.

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