1980s Maps of Franklin Parish, Louisiana

Explore 24 historic maps of Franklin Parish from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Franklin Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Tallulah, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Tallulah, 1983 Print
    1982 Tallulah
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northeast Louisiana in the early eighties was a landscape of intricate oxbow lakes and railroad towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of parish centers like Tallulah and Winnsboro, or locate rural landmarks near Yucatan Lake and the Illinois Central Gulf tracks.

  2. 1982 Map of Mangham, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mangham, 1983 Print
    1982 Mangham
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Richland and Franklin Parish line comes alive in the early eighties as a network of rail and water. Genealogists can trace family roots at Gwin Mem Cem, China Grove Ch, and the settlement of Archibald along the Missouri Pacific.

  3. 1983 Map of Mason, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mason, 1984 Print
    1983 Mason
    1984 Print · USGS
    Caldwell and Franklin Parishes in the early eighties are defined here by the winding Boeuf River and its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Mason, Mason Ridge Ch, and the Burrough Ch Cem.

  4. 1983 Map of Fort Necessity, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Fort Necessity, 1984 Print
    1983 Fort Necessity
    1984 Print · USGS
    Franklin Parish in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of bayous and rural settlements centered around Ft Necessity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like St Paul Cem, Rosenwald Ch, and the community at Buie.

  5. 1983 Map of Gilbert, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Gilbert, 1984 Print
    1983 Gilbert
    1984 Print · USGS
    Franklin Parish in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of tight-knit agricultural settlements and bayou drainages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Chase Cem, Wisner Jr High Sch, and Oakley Ch.

  6. 1983 Map of Wisner, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Wisner, 1984 Print
    1983 Wisner
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana delta near Wisner is captured here during the early 1980s, showing a landscape defined by the Missouri Pacific railroad and winding bayous. Researchers can trace rural congregations at New Alpha & Omega Ch or locate family sites near Peck and Metropolis.

  7. 1983 Map of Oakley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Oakley, 1984 Print
    1983 Oakley
    1984 Print · USGS
    The alluvial plains of Franklin Parish in the early eighties reveal a landscape shaped by water and wood. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the old crossing at Kendrick Ferry Bridge and locate rural landmarks like Oak Bluff and the Pentecostal Ch.

  8. 1983 Map of Crowville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Crowville, 1984 Print
    1983 Crowville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Franklin Parish in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by the winding Bayou Macon and a network of rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Masonic Cem, Swampers (Killians Ferry), and numerous local congregations including Magnolia Ch.
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  9. 1983 Map of Liddieville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Liddieville, 1984 Print
    1983 Liddieville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of bayous and agricultural airstrips. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sims Chapel Cem or local congregations at Boeuf River Ch and Apostolic Tabernacle.

  10. 1983 Map of Como, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Como, 1984 Print
    1983 Como
    1984 Print · USGS
    The alluvial wetlands of Franklin and Tensas Parishes are captured here in the early 1980s, defined by the winding Bayou Macon. Genealogists and local historians can locate State Place Cem, the community of Como, and the Boat Landing along the Tensas River.

  11. 1983 Map of Winnsboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Winnsboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Winnsboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    Franklin Parish during the early eighties shows a landscape defined by the intersection of rail, agriculture, and bayou. Researchers can trace family sites at Old Winnsboro Cem, Wayside Ch, and the Macon Ridge Agr Exper Sta.

  12. 1983 Map of Hebert, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hebert, 1984 Print
    1983 Hebert
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Boeuf River valley in the early 1980s was a landscape of intricate waterways and managed wetlands at the parish tri-point. Researchers can locate the Hebert Cem, trace family roots near Woolen, and explore the vast Boeuf State Wildlife Management Area.

  13. 1984 Map of Natchez
    1984 Map of Natchez
    1984 Natchez
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Louisiana borderlands in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and its rail networks. Trace family history at the Natchez National Cemetery or explore the river towns of Vidalia and Ferriday.

  14. 1984 Map of Extension, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Extension, 1985 Print
    1984 Extension
    1985 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Catahoula Parishes are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the settlement of Extension and the winding Boeuf River. Researchers can trace old parish boundaries and water-access points through landmarks like Turkey Creek Lake, Hickory Lake, and Rabbit Island.

  15. 1984 Map of Harrisonburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Harrisonburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Harrisonburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the surrounding Catahoula Parish wetlands are documented in the mid-1980s as the river-driven economy continued to shape the region. Genealogists and researchers can trace local waterways and landmarks like Gastis Lake, Stafford Lake, and the winding Ouachita River.

  16. 1984 Map of Enterprise, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Enterprise, 1985 Print
    1984 Enterprise
    1985 Print · USGS
    Catahoula Parish in the mid-1980s is defined by the convergence of the Ouachita River and Boeuf River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small riverfront settlements of Enterprise and Duty or locate the Cem near Rosefield.

  17. 1986 Map of Delhi, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Delhi, 1987 Print
    1986 Delhi
    1987 Print · USGS
    Richland Parish in the mid-eighties was a landscape of deep bayous and active energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad through Delhi, locate rural landmarks like Couch Lodge, and see the extent of the local Oil and Gas Field.

  18. 1987 Map of Lamar
    1987 Map of Lamar
    1987 Lamar
    1987 Print · USGS
    In the late 1980s, the Bayou Macon bottomlands formed a patchwork of agriculture and winding waterways. Local historians can trace old parish crossings at Warsaw Ferry and locate rural hubs like Lamar, Longview, and the remote Bakers.

  19. 1987 Map of Baskinton
    1987 Map of Baskinton
    1987 Baskinton
    1987 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes in the late 1980s are defined by a network of engineered waterways and rural farmsteads. Researchers can trace the path of Big Creek and locate landmarks such as the Lookout Tower or the settlements of Baskin and Baskinton.

  20. 1987 Map of Indian Lake
    1987 Map of Indian Lake
    1987 Indian Lake
    1987 Print · USGS
    Madison and Franklin Parishes in the late 1980s are defined by a complex web of wetlands and wildlife preserves. Researchers can trace the meandering Tensas River through the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge or locate the remote Landing Strip near Bakers Brake.

  21. 1987 Map of Bee Bayou
    1987 Map of Bee Bayou
    1987 Bee Bayou
    1987 Print · USGS
    Richland Parish during the late 1980s reveals a landscape shaped by intricate bayous and the Illinois Central Gulf rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural tracts between Rayville and Holly Ridge near the banks of Bee Bayou.

  22. 1987 Map of NewLight
    1987 Map of NewLight
    1987 NewLight
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana Delta landscape in the late 1980s is defined by river conservation and small crossroad communities. Researchers can trace the layout of Newlight and Marydale or locate significant landmarks like the Indian Mound and Skeeter Lake.

  23. 1987 Map of Dunn
    1987 Map of Dunn
    1987 Dunn
    1987 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes are captured here in the late eighties during a period of active oil exploration. Local researchers can trace the rail corridor through Sacksonia and Dunn or locate family sites near Holly Ridge and the Cem.

  24. 1987 Map of Tensas Bluff
    1987 Map of Tensas Bluff
    1987 Tensas Bluff
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Tensas River bottomlands in the late 1980s show a landscape of conservation and river-driven geography. Trace the Old RR Grade and discover family-named landmarks like Trusler Lake and the distinctive Tensas Bluff.

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