1940s Maps of Rapides Parish, Louisiana

1. 1940 Map of Marksville, 1943 Print

   

   1940 Marksville

   1943 Print · USGS

   Avoyelles Parish life in the early 1940s is centered on the river-and-rail economy of the Red River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous named churches and schools, such as Hickory Hill Sch, Vick, and the St Paul Ch & Cem.

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4. 1941 Map of Alexandria, 1944 Print

   

   1941 Alexandria

   1944 Print · USGS

   Rapides and Grant Parishes are captured here in the early 1940s as massive military training grounds expanded alongside established rail towns. Trace the footprints of Camp Livingston and Camp Beauregard or locate local landmarks like the Philadelphia Ch and Kolin.

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7. 1941 Map of Buckeye, 1944 Print

   

   1941 Buckeye

   1944 Print · USGS

   Central Louisiana’s wetland and prairie interface is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intricate water systems of the Rapides and La Salle parish lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Barron Chapel, Guillory School, and the settlement of Holloway.

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10. 1941 Map of Boyce, 1945 Print

    

    1941 Boyce

    1945 Print · USGS

    Rapides Parish was a landscape of river plantations and pine forests in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Hotwells, Fairmount Plantation, and the Israelite Ch Sch & Cem along the Red River.

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13. 1942 Map of Oakdale, 1964 Print

    

    1942 Oakdale

    1964 Print · USGS

    Central Louisiana's timber and rail country comes to life in the early 1940s as the Calcasieu River winds through Oakdale and Glenmora. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Hargrove Farm, Cryer Cem, and Cypress Creek Settlement.

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16. 1943 Map of Leander

    

    1943 Leander

    1943 Print · USGS

    Vernon and Rapides Parishes are shown in the early 1940s as the regional economy shifted from timber production to military training. Researchers can trace the Old Logging Railroad and locate vanished company centers like Fullerton or rural landmarks like Mt Moriah Ch.

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19. 1944 Map of Chopin

    

    1944 Chopin

    1944 Print · USGS

    Central Louisiana during the early 1940s shows a landscape defined by timber harvesting and the winding Red River. Local historians can trace logging tracks and old community centers like Zimmerman Camp, Mora Ch, and Galbraith Sta.

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22. 1945 Map of Boyce SE

    

    1945 Boyce SE

    1945 Print · USGS

    Rapides Parish during the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by its complex waterways and early transportation routes. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family sites near Evening Star Ch, Rapides Sch, and along the Texas and Pacific Railroad Grade.

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25. 1947 Map of Steep Gully

    

    1947 Steep Gully

    1947 Print · USGS

    Louisiana timber and rail history converge here in the mid-1930s at the junction of Vernon, Rapides, and Allen parishes. Researchers can trace the legacy of logging via the old logging railroad grades or locate family sites at Tenmile Cem and Occupy Sch.

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28. 1948 Map of Bunkie, 1950 Print

    

    1948 Bunkie

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Bunkie area during the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by Bayou Boeuf and a dense network of early oil infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Lukes Ch & Cem and the Goudeau Sch.

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31. 1948 Map of Chopin, 1956 Print

    

    1948 Chopin

    1956 Print · USGS

    Louisiana's timber and rail history comes to life in this mid-century survey of the rural backcountry spanning Natchitoches and Rapides Parishes. Researchers can trace the legacy of small communities and family-named sites like Galbraith Sta, Temple Spur, and the Blackwell Cem.

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34. 1949 Map of Boyce NW

    

    1949 Boyce NW

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Red River valley in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of oxbow lakes and essential rail junctions near the parish borders. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Zion Harp Ch, St Matthis Sch, and the small community of Zimmerman.

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37. 1949 Map of Glenmora

    

    1949 Glenmora

    1949 Print · USGS

    Central Louisiana's timber country comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Rapides Parish area. Genealogists and historians can trace the fading tracks of the Old Logging Railroad Grade and explore the early footprints of Glenmora and McNary.

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40. 1949 Map of Boyce SE

    

    1949 Boyce SE

    1949 Print · USGS

    Rapides Parish at the end of the 1940s is a landscape of winding bayous and rural schools. Researchers can trace the legacy of local communities through landmarks like Evening Star Ch, Rapides Sch, and the Red River floodplain.

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43. 1949 Map of Turkey Creek, 1965 Print

    

    1949 Turkey Creek

    1965 Print · USGS

    Evangeline Parish during the late 1940s reveals a rural landscape of bayous and rising industry. Trace family roots at Messer Settlement or Oak Grove Cem, and locate the old rail lines of the Rock Island RR.

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