Old Maps of Converse, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Converse. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Converse.


Converse, LA maps

(14)
  1. 1941 Map of Pelican, 1942 Print
    1941 Map of Pelican, 1942 Print
    1941 Pelican
    1942 Print · USGS
    De Soto and Sabine Parishes are captured here in the early 1940s, when rail lines still drove the local economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Guy Cem, rural schoolhouses such as Pelican Sch, and the layout of the CCC Camp at Pleasant Hill.

  2. 1943 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1955 Print
    1943 Pleasant Hill
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northwest Louisiana's piney woods and bayous are documented here in the 1940s, a period when rural schools and railroad towns thrived. You can trace the path of the Texas and Pacific railroad through Pelican and locate family landmarks like Sebastian Cem and New Benson Sch.

  3. 1944 Map of Pleasant Hill
    1944 Map of Pleasant Hill
    1944 Pleasant Hill
    1944 Print · USGS
    De Soto and Sabine Parishes are mapped here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by timber, small-scale farming, and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Stephenson Cem, Spring Hill Ch, and the rural community at Converse.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1957 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1958 Print
    1957 Pleasant Hill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Railroad lines through De Soto and Sabine Parishes defined this Louisiana landscape in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family centers at Sebastian Cem, Antioch Ch, and the settlement of Pleasant Hill along the Texas and Pacific line.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Natchitoches
    1986 Map of Natchitoches
    1986 Natchitoches
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Louisiana during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by major water projects and timberlands. Researchers can trace historic routes like the Old Spanish Trail or locate rural communities such as Fort Jesup, Fairview Alpha, and Grappes Bluff.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1989 Map of Converse
    1989 Map of Converse
    1989 Converse
    1989 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Sabine and De Soto Parish in the late 1980s reveal a landscape of colonial land grants and active petroleum extraction. Researchers can trace family sites near Converse or explore the boundaries of the historic Las Hormigas Grant and San Patricio Bayou.

  9. 1994 Map of Converse, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Converse, 1996 Print
    1994 Converse
    1996 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of De Soto and Sabine Parishes are captured here in the mid-1990s as a landscape of timberlands and bayous. Researchers can locate the small-town footprints of Converse and Benson or trace the winding course of San Patricio Bayou and Horsehead Creek.

  10. 2012 Map of Converse, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Converse, 2012 Print
    2012 Converse
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Converse, including Mitchell, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Converse, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Converse, 2015 Print
    2015 Converse
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Converse, including Mitchell, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Converse, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Converse, 2018 Print
    2018 Converse
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Converse, including Mitchell, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Converse, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Converse, 2020 Print
    2020 Converse
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Converse, including Mitchell, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Converse, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Converse, 2024 Print
    2024 Converse
    2024 Print · USGS
    The border of De Soto and Sabine Parishes comes alive in this contemporary survey of North Louisiana. Genealogists can trace family roots at Mary Springfield Baptist Church Cem or locate historic homesteads near Converse and Benson.

End of results
Showing maps 1-14 of 14

Top cities near Converse


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Converse?
  • What is the oldest map of Converse?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Converse for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Converse?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Converse?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Converse?
  • Where are historical maps of Converse sourced from?