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1970s Maps of Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Explore 15 historic maps of Bossier Parish from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Bossier Parish's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Bossier Parish's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Bossier Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Wardview, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Wardview, 1973 Print
    1971 Wardview
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Louisiana's river country is captured here in the early 1970s as the petroleum industry reshaped the rural landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bright Morning Star Ch, the Hosston Cem, and the shifting bends of the Red River.
  4. 1971 Map of Gilliam, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gilliam, 1973 Print
    1971 Gilliam
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country churches like St Elmo Ch and Union Chapel or locate the TEXAS AND PACIFIC rail stops at Cavett and Belcher.
  7. 1971 Map of Vivian, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Vivian, 1974 Print
    1971 Vivian
    1974 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape transformed by the energy industry and an intricate network of bayous. Researchers can trace family sites at Centerville Cem and Antioch Ch or explore the rail hubs of Vivian and Oil City.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Koran, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Koran, 1973 Print
    1972 Koran
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest Louisiana in the early seventies shows a landscape where parish boundaries meet among the bayous and the expanding Lake Bistineau. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Jerusalem Cem, Suggs Cem, and the community of Koran.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1972 Map of Ringgold, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Ringgold, 1974 Print
    1972 Ringgold
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana parishes of Bossier, Webster, and Bienville are shown here in the early 1970s as industrial gas fields and lakeside recreation shaped the land. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Tooke Cem and Gilmer Cem, or trace the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern.
  16. 1972 Map of Bossier Point, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Bossier Point, 1974 Print
    1972 Bossier Point
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northwest Louisiana in the early seventies reveals a landscape of winding river bends and lake shorelines at the meeting of three parishes. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Mt Nebo Ch and the Mary Magdalene Cem, or trace the rail lines through Cooterville and Ninock.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1972 Map of Heflin, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Heflin, 1974 Print
    1972 Heflin
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northwest Louisiana in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the waters of the lake and the reach of the rail. Genealogists and researchers can trace community roots at Heflin, Yellow Pine, and rural landmarks like Tomlinson Cem or Carter Chapel.
  22. 1975 Map of Bossier City, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Bossier City, 1976 Print
    1975 Bossier City
    1976 Print · USGS
    Bossier Parish and the Red River banks are captured in high-detail aerial photography during the mid-seventies growth of the Shreveport area. Researchers can trace the development of Bossier City, the sprawling footprint of Barksdale Air Force Base, and the rural character of Brownlee.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1975 Map of North Highlands, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of North Highlands, 1976 Print
    1975 North Highlands
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Louisiana comes into focus in the mid-seventies as the urban landscape expands along the Red River corridor. Trace the shoreline of Cross Lake and the development of North Highlands in this detailed aerial perspective.
  28. 1975 Map of Shreveport East, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Shreveport East, 1976 Print
    1975 Shreveport East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Shreveport and Bossier City appear during the mid-seventies, split by the winding course of the Red River. Researchers can trace the layout of Barksdale Air Force Base and the dense urban development within Shreveport.
  31. 1975 Map of Bossier City NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Bossier City NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Bossier City NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Bossier Parish in the mid-1970s is captured in this detailed aerial orthophotograph, showing the rural landscape surrounding Benton. Researchers can trace the banks of the Red R and examine the early development of the large reservoir to the east.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1975 Map of Bodcau Lake, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Bodcau Lake, 1978 Print
    1975 Bodcau Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    Bossier Parish in the mid-seventies is defined by the expansive Bodcau Lake and its surrounding wildlife management areas. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Hawkins Cem and a cluster of country churches including Mt Canaan Ch and Friendship Ch.
  37. 1975 Map of Eastwood, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Eastwood, 1978 Print
    1975 Eastwood
    1978 Print · USGS
    Bossier Parish in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape transitioning from rural bayous to active military and industrial zones. Researchers can trace the massive Barksdale Air Force Base, old local landmarks like Pease Chapel, and the developing streets of Eastwood.
  40. 1978 Map of Bossier City
    1978 Map of Bossier City
    1978 Bossier City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Bossier City and its surrounding parishes are shown during a period of rapid development and infrastructure growth in the late seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hillcrest Memorial Park Cem, the historic settlement of Bellevue, or the rural Macedonia Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1979 Map of East Point, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of East Point, 1980 Print
    1979 East Point
    1980 Print · USGS
    Red River Parish in the late seventies is defined by the winding Red River and the rural communities clustered along its fertile banks. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country churches and cemeteries, including St Marks Cem, True Vine Ch, and the community of East Point.
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