Old Maps of Hosston, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

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Hosston, LA maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Hosston NW
    1932 Map of Hosston NW
    1932 Hosston NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish sits at the intersection of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas in the early 1930s, defined by its bayous and early industrial rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Walnut Hill Cem, Pine Valley Sch, and the rail stops at Rodessa and Mira.

  2. 1932 Map of Hosston NE
    1932 Map of Hosston NE
    1932 Hosston NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Red River floodplain in Northwest Louisiana was a landscape of ferries and oxbow lakes in the early 1930s. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Missionary Ferry, Miller Bluff Ch, and the town of Hosston.

  3. 1932 Map of Hosston SW
    1932 Map of Hosston SW
    1932 Hosston SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish was a landscape of oil derricks and bayous in the early 1930s, when the rail line shaped local commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Black Bayou Cemetery and rural schools including Rosenwald Sch or Centerville Sch.

  4. 1932 Map of Hosston SE
    1932 Map of Hosston SE
    1932 Hosston SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Caddo and Bossier Parishes are captured here in the early thirties along the winding Red River. Local historians can locate river crossings like Peru Ferry and a network of community anchors including Rosenwald Sch and Gilliam.

  5. 1948 Map of Vivian
    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.

  6. 1955 Map of Shreveport
    1955 Map of Shreveport
    1955 Shreveport
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military bases, vast oil fields, and burgeoning college towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Monroe Gas Field, Grambling College, and Barksdale Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Shreveport
    1956 Map of Shreveport
    1956 Shreveport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana during the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of booming oil fields and strategic military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the infrastructure of the Monroe Gas Field and family-named locales from Cotton Valley to Jonesboro.

  8. 1956 Map of Vivian, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Vivian, 1958 Print
    1956 Vivian
    1958 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish was a hub of energy production and river commerce in the mid-1950s as the oil industry transformed rural Louisiana. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Centerville Cem, St Marks Ch, and North Caddo High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1971 Map of Vivian South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Vivian South, 1973 Print
    1971 Vivian South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish in the early 1970s reveals a landscape defined by an extensive petroleum industry and a rich network of rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like New Hope Cem, Mt Superior Ch, and the settlement at Oil City.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 1971 Map of Vivian North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Vivian North, 1973 Print
    1971 Vivian North
    1973 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish in the early 1970s was a hub of energy production and rail transport, centered around the sprawling Black Bayou Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Slaughter Cem, the North Caddo Community Sch, and the busy Rodessa Oil and Gas Field.

  13. 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

  14. 1984 Map of Shreveport
    1984 Map of Shreveport
    1984 Shreveport
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana at the peak of the 1980s reveals a landscape of massive water management projects and Cold War military hubs. Trace the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern Ry past Barksdale Air Force Base and the high ground of Driskill Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1986 Map of Shreveport North
    1986 Map of Shreveport North
    1986 Shreveport North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Louisiana in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of expansive river bottoms and growing suburban centers. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Shreveport, the infrastructure of Barksdale Air Force Base, and rural life in Rocky Mount.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2024 Map of Wardview, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wardview, 2024 Print
    2024 Wardview
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Red River bottomlands of Caddo and Bossier parishes are captured in this modern survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Miller Bluff Ferry, the Star Chapel Church, and the Hosston Cem.

  17. 2024 Map of Gilliam, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gilliam, 2024 Print
    2024 Gilliam
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northwest Louisiana's river country comes to life in this survey of the parishes bordering the Red River. Researchers can trace old ferry landings like Peru Ferry and Pine Bluff Ferry or locate family burial grounds including Union Chapel Cem and Egypt Hill Cem.

  18. 2024 Map of Vivian North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Vivian North, 2024 Print
    2024 Vivian North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Caddo Parish comes to life in this survey of the communities surrounding Black Bayou Lake. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Munnerlyn Chapel, Myrtis Mill Pond, and the Vivian Cem Old Section.

  19. 2024 Map of Vivian South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Vivian South, 2024 Print
    2024 Vivian South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Caddo Parish in the mid-2020s remains a landscape shaped by its oil heritage and complex bayou networks. Researchers can trace family history at the Mt Gilead Church Cem and Black Bayou Cem or explore the area around Shoreline and Caddo Oil City.

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