1950s Maps of Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Tensas Parish from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Tensas Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Jackson
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Valley at the middle of the century reveals a landscape of deep river meanders and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Vicksburg National Military Park, old river landings at Port Gibson, and the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.

  4. 1957 Map of Sicily Island
    1957 Map of Sicily Island
    1957 Sicily Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Catahoula Parish and the surrounding lowlands are captured in the late 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by the Tensas River and its many bayous. Genealogists can trace family roots at New Zion Ch & Cem 37, Loam Land Sch & Cem, or the old Lee Bayou School House.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Shackleford Lake
    1958 Map of Shackleford Lake
    1958 Shackleford Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tensas Parish was a landscape of timber and river landings in the mid-1950s, where the logging industry and the river's flow dictated local life. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities at Marydale Plantation, Magnolia Sch & Ch, and ancient sites like the Indian Mounds.

  6. 1958 Map of Winnsboro
    1958 Map of Winnsboro
    1958 Winnsboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    The fertile landscape of Franklin Parish comes to life in the late 1950s, showing a region defined by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the winding Macon Bayou. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like True Light Cem & Ch, the Franklin Parish Training Sch, and Lorelein.

  7. 1958 Map of St. Joseph, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of St. Joseph, 1960 Print
    1958 St. Joseph
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands in the late fifties reveal a landscape of plantation ruins and rising hills between Tensas Parish and Claiborne County. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Joseph, the Windsor Ruins, and rural landmarks like Alcorn Sch and Mt Zion Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).

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