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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Roanoke, Louisiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Roanoke from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Roanoke's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Roanoke's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Roanoke, LA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Jennings
    1946 Map of Jennings
    1946 Jennings
    1946 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish is documented here shortly after the war, showing the well-defined street layouts of Jennings and Roanoke. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines alongside the Southern Pacific railroad or follow the essential drainage of Sturdivant Canal.
  4. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the petrochemical industry and deep-water navigation. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small-town settlements and oil developments like Nibletts Bluff, the Lockport Oil Field, and Starks.
  7. 1954 Map of Jennings
    1954 Map of Jennings
    1954 Jennings
    1954 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of growing towns and extensive irrigation networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Jennings and Roanoke alongside vital waterways like Bayou Nezpique and the Sturdivant Canal.
  10. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive petroleum industry and its complex network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of the Sulphur Mines Oil Field or locate historic settlements like Longville and De Quincy.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Jennings, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Jennings, 1956 Print
    1955 Jennings
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Louisiana's parish boundaries and bayous are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the oil industry and river life. Researchers can find old rural schoolhouses like Klondike Sch, early energy hubs like the Jennings Oil and Gas Field, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1964 Map of Jennings
    1964 Map of Jennings
    1964 Jennings
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1930s is documented here as an emerging agricultural center defined by rail and irrigation. Genealogists can trace property lines and old routes through Roanoke or along the Sturdivant Canal and Southern Pacific rail line.
  19. 1985 Map of Jennings
    1985 Map of Jennings
    1985 Jennings
    1985 Print · USGS
    Jennings and the surrounding Louisiana prairie are captured in the mid-eighties as a hub of energy and agriculture. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lake Arthur Oil and Gas Field or locate family sites at Roanoke and local Cem markers.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Crowley
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and bayou country are captured in the mid-eighties as the rice-and-rail economy defined South Louisiana life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands and rural hubs from Crowley to Jennings, following the paths of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the winding Mermentau River.
    2 unique versions available
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