Old Maps of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

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Caldwell Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Alto, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Alto, 1936 Print
    1935 Alto
    1936 Print · USGS
    Richland Parish in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of river-bottom agriculture and an early industrial energy boom. Researchers can trace the legacy of local river travel at Douciere Ferry and locate commercial sites like Rhymes Store or the Century Carbon Company.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Fort Necessity, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Fort Necessity, 1941 Print
    1939 Fort Necessity
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana backcountry near the junction of Richland, Caldwell, and Franklin Parishes comes alive in the years leading up to the war. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Rosenwald Sch, the community at Fort Necessity, and active river crossings like Duchene Ferry.

  3. 1940 Map of Monroe, 1942 Print
    1940 Map of Monroe, 1942 Print
    1940 Monroe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley at the onset of the 1940s shows a landscape defined by its waterways and burgeoning river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Logtown Ch, Faulks Sch, and the La Training Institute for Boys.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1940 Map of Columbia, 1945 Print
    1940 Map of Columbia, 1945 Print
    1940 Columbia
    1945 Print · USGS
    Caldwell Parish at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape defined by the winding Ouachita River and the regional lumber industry. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Old Mt Pleasant, locate Oak Grove Sch, and follow the old Louisiana Central Lumber Company rail lines.

  5. 1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1946 Print
    1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1946 Print
    1941 Harrisonburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of riverine commerce and upland settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic community hubs like Harrisonburg, Siloam Ch, and the site of Fort Beauregard.

  6. 1953 Map of Chatham, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Chatham, 1954 Print
    1953 Chatham
    1954 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's piney hills and creek bottoms are meticulously detailed here in the early fifties, showing a network of rural parishes. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mt Moriah Cem, the settlement of Indian Village, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Alexandria, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Alexandria, 1963 Print
    1953 Alexandria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana during the early fifties is mapped here at the intersection of the piney woods and the Red River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Alexandria, Natchitoches, and the grounds of Camp Beauregard.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Sikes, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sikes, 1955 Print
    1954 Sikes
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Louisiana timber and rail corridor comes to life in the mid-fifties, centered on the community of Sikes. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial grounds like Womack Cem and Newsom Cem or locate rural landmarks such as Asbury Sch and Sikes Spur.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Tullos, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tullos, 1955 Print
    1954 Tullos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's timber and oil heartland comes to life in this mid-century survey of LaSalle and Winn Parishes. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Zion Hill Ch, Adams Cem, and the rail settlements of Urania and Tullos.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Jackson
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Valley at the middle of the century reveals a landscape of deep river meanders and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Vicksburg National Military Park, old river landings at Port Gibson, and the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1955 Map of Alexandria
    1955 Map of Alexandria
    1955 Alexandria
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the mid-fifties is a landscape of river-port cities, sprawling timberlands, and massive military reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Texas & Pacific RR and locate sites like Camp Polk Military Reservation and Natchitoches.

  14. 1955 Map of Olla, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Olla, 1956 Print
    1955 Olla
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Pacific Railroad and Bayou Funny Louis defined central Louisiana life in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Kelly Sch, Aimwell Ch, and the Davis Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.

  17. 1957 Map of Columbia, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Columbia, 1958 Print
    1957 Columbia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Caldwell Parish in the late fifties is defined by the winding Ouachita River and the bustling corridor of the Missouri Pacific railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Union Central High Sch, Banks Springs, and Welcome Home Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Mangham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mangham, 1958 Print
    1957 Mangham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes in the late fifties reveal a landscape of river-bottom agriculture and small rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Rhymes High Sch, St Luke Cem, and Mt Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Monroe South, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Monroe South, 1958 Print
    1957 Monroe South
    1958 Print · USGS
    The southern Ouachita Parish riverlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of deep river bends and rural crossroads. Genealogists and researchers can locate ancestral sites like the Furlough Cemetery, Bawcomville, and the Union School along the Ouachita River banks.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Fort Necessity, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fort Necessity, 1959 Print
    1958 Fort Necessity
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana bottomlands of Franklin Parish are captured here in the late fifties, defined by the winding Boeuf River and dense bayou networks. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family cemeteries like Long Lake Cem, the Ft Necessity Sch, and Liddieville.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).

  22. 1959 Map of Harrisonburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Harrisonburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Harrisonburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley comes to life in this late 1950s portrait of Catahoula Parish, showing a landscape of deep bayous and steep hills. Researchers can locate ancestral sites like Old Spring Ridge Cem, the community of Enterprise, and ancient Indian Mounds along the river bluffs.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1961 Map of Jackson
    1961 Map of Jackson
    1961 Jackson
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Delta and the state capital area are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the complex river oxbows and rail lines connecting Vicksburg, Yazoo City, and the Illinois Central Railroad network.

  24. 1962 Map of Jackson
    1962 Map of Jackson
    1962 Jackson
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta and the state capital region are mapped here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the great river and the growing city of JACKSON. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Cedar Hill Cem, rural stops on the Illinois Central RR, and historic sites like Champion Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1982 Map of Chatham SE
    1982 Map of Chatham SE
    1982 Chatham SE
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Jackson, Ouachita, and Caldwell Parishes come into focus during the early eighties as a landscape of timber and rail. Researchers can trace family-named routes like Sam Brown Road and locate rural landmarks including Phantom Ch and Head Cem.

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