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Old Maps of Alexandria, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

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Alexandria, LA maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Lecompte, 1949 Print
    1935 Map of Lecompte, 1949 Print
    1935 Lecompte
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley south of Alexandria comes into focus in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by meandering bayous and critical rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spring Hill Cem, St Johns Ch, and the town of Cheneyville.
  4. 1941 Map of Alexandria, 1944 Print
    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.
  7. 1941 Map of Boyce, 1945 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1945 Map of Boyce SE
    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.
  13. 1949 Map of Boyce SE
    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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1956 Map of Boyce, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Boyce, 1957 Print
    1956 Boyce
    1957 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's Red River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape transitioning from traditional rail-and-river commerce to a burgeoning military presence. Trace family roots through dozens of rural sites like Hotwells, the Second Evening Star Ch, and Lacour Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the late fifties shows the post-war growth of Alexandria and Pineville amidst a landscape of military and state institutions. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schools, cemeteries like Sardis Cem, and the early layout of Camp Beauregard.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1957 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Alexandria and Pineville sit at a major rail and river crossroads during the late fifties, serving as a hub for military and state institutions. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Alexandria National Cem or locate historic campuses like Louisiana College and Bolton High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Lecompte, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lecompte, 1958 Print
    1957 Lecompte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the intricate winding of Bayou Boeuf and the fertile grounds of Bench Slough Plantation. Researchers can trace the heritage of local communities through landmarks like Lecompte Sch, Wise Cem, and the tracks of the Rock Island and Pacific RR.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1972 Map of Rapides, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Rapides, 1973 Print
    1972 Rapides
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of military expansion and hydraulic engineering. Trace the growth of England Air Force Base alongside historic sites like the Central Louisiana State Hospital and St Matthews Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Woodworth East, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Woodworth East, 1974 Print
    1972 Woodworth East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rapides Parish in the early seventies shows the expansion of southern Alexandria alongside the managed timber of the Alexander State Forest. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Oakland Ch Cem, find old rail stops at Moreland, or locate the Gravel Pit near Woodworth.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1972 Map of Alexandria, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Alexandria, 1974 Print
    1972 Alexandria
    1974 Print · USGS
    Alexandria and Pineville sit at a major rail and river crossroads in the early seventies, just as the urban landscape was maturing. Local historians can trace the footprints of Camp Beauregard, the VA Hospital, and family-named landmarks like Pierson Lake and Lee Heights.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1986 Map of Alexandria
    1986 Map of Alexandria
    1986 Alexandria
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of strategic military installations and deep river-valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the footprints of England Air Force Base, Camp Beauregard, and the extensive Kisatchie National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1998 Map of Alexandria, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Alexandria, 2001 Print
    1998 Alexandria
    2001 Print · USGS
    Alexandria and Pineville sit at a vital crossing of the Red River during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development through numerous local schools and landmarks like the Alexandria National Cem and Camp Beauregard.
  49. 2003 Map of Woodworth East, 2005 Print
    2003 Map of Woodworth East, 2005 Print
    2003 Woodworth East
    2005 Print · USGS
    The alluvial plains south of Alexandria were defined by bayou-side farming and managed timberlands in the early 2000s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Wise Cem, Oakland Ch, and the sprawling Alexander State Forest.
  52. 2003 Map of Rapides, 2005 Print
    2003 Map of Rapides, 2005 Print
    2003 Rapides
    2005 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley and the eastern edge of the Kisatchie National Forest meet in this early 2000s survey of central Louisiana. Researchers can locate community anchors like First Evening Star Ch, trace the expansion of England Air Park, and explore the recreational shoreline of Kincaid Reservoir.
  55. 2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alexandria, 2012 Print
    2012 Alexandria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Pineville, Ball, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Woodworth East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Woodworth East, 2012 Print
    2012 Woodworth East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Woodworth, Chambers, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Rapides, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rapides, 2012 Print
    2012 Rapides
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Alfalfa, Barrett, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Rapides, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rapides, 2015 Print
    2015 Rapides
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Alfalfa, Barrett, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Woodworth East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Woodworth East, 2015 Print
    2015 Woodworth East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Woodworth, Chambers, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alexandria, 2015 Print
    2015 Alexandria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Pineville, Ball, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Alexandria, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Alexandria, 2018 Print
    2018 Alexandria
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Pineville, Ball, and other nearby areas
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