1950s Maps of Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Explore 46 historic maps of Vernon 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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Vernon Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Pitkin, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Pitkin, 1952 Print
    1951 Pitkin
    1952 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's timber and rail country comes to life in the early fifties, centered on the community of Pitkin and the Kisatchie National Forest. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Mathis Cem, Simmons Mill Ch, and the winding path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

  2. 1951 Map of Steep Gully, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Steep Gully, 1952 Print
    1951 Steep Gully
    1952 Print · USGS
    The timberlands of central Louisiana come alive in the early 1950s as a network of parish lines and logging grades. Trace old family roots at Occupy Ch No 1, locate the Plainview Lookout Tower, or follow the Tenmile Creek bottomlands.

  3. 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.

  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. 1954 Map of Pujo
    1954 Map of Pujo
    1954 Pujo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Beauregard Parish timberlands are shown in the mid-1950s as the era of heavy logging gave way to rural settlement. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Logging Railroad Grade or locate early community centers like Damascene Ch and Neale.

  6. 1954 Map of Merryville
    1954 Map of Merryville
    1954 Merryville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Merryville and the Sabine River borderlands are shown here in the mid-1950s, during an era defined by timber and rail transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Hennican Cem, the path of an old Logging Railroad, and the location of Clines Ferry (Abandoned).

  7. 1954 Map of Rosepine
    1954 Map of Rosepine
    1954 Rosepine
    1954 Print · USGS
    The pine woods of western Louisiana are captured here during a period of transition for the local timber industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of old company towns and rural life through landmarks like Neame, the Old Logging Railroad, and Cypress Creek Ch.

  8. 1954 Map of Knight
    1954 Map of Knight
    1954 Knight
    1954 Print · USGS
    Vernon and Beauregard Parishes are captured here in the mid-1930s as the local timber industry left its mark on the landscape. Researchers can trace defunct transport networks like the Logging Railroad Grade and find family landmarks including Mt Carmel Ch and Knight.

  9. 1954 Map of Chasmore
    1954 Map of Chasmore
    1954 Chasmore
    1954 Print · USGS
    Vernon and Beauregard Parishes are captured here in the mid-1930s as the regional timber industry left its mark on the land. Researchers can trace the legacy of logging through the Old Logging Railroad Grade and locate rural landmarks like Davis Mill Sch and Providence Ch.

  10. 1954 Map of Sugrue
    1954 Map of Sugrue
    1954 Sugrue
    1954 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's timber country is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the Kisatchie National Forest and active rail lines. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Gravel Hill Ch, Cole Center, and the winding Whisky Chitto Creek.

  11. 1954 Map of Birds Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Birds Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Birds Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-fifties is shown here as a landscape of federal reserves and timber history. Genealogists and historians can locate Watson Cemetery, Holy Springs Church, and trace the paths of a dismantled railroad across the creek-cut terrain.

  12. 1954 Map of Leesville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Leesville, 1956 Print
    1954 Leesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape defined by growing towns and a web of rural community centers. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Smith Cemetery, Holly Grove Church, and the Leonidas Polk Memorial Church near the heart of Leesville.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Slagle, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Slagle, 1958 Print
    1954 Slagle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish at the height of the mid-century military era shows the expansive development of North Fort Polk alongside deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Smart Chapel Cem, Self Cem, and Mt Bethel Church.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Newllano, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Newllano, 1958 Print
    1954 Newllano
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by the Kansas City Southern rail line and the waters of Anacoco Lake. Local historians can trace the foundations of Newllano and Pickering, alongside landmarks like Pickering School and Gift Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Toro, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Toro, 1958 Print
    1954 Toro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sabine Parish comes to life in this survey of the communities along the Texas and Louisiana border. Trace the vanished timber economy through a dismantled railroad and find local history at McMillion Cemetery, Toro, and Pine Flat School.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Wiergate SE, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Wiergate SE, 1958 Print
    1954 Wiergate SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sabine River bottomlands on the Texas-Louisiana border are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a shifting landscape of oxbows and brakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate Burr Cemetery, Sycamore Church, and trace the path of a dismantled railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1954 Map of Fort Polk, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Polk, 1958 Print
    1954 Fort Polk
    1958 Print · USGS
    Fort Polk and the Vernon Parish pine woods appear here in the mid-fifties during a period of significant military infrastructure development. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries such as 2 In Hill Cemetery, the Kansas City Southern rail line, and the winding course of Whiskey Chitto Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Florien, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Florien, 1958 Print
    1954 Florien
    1958 Print · USGS
    Sabine and Vernon Parishes come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of logging rail lines and expanding military terrain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Old Pilgrim Star Church Cem, Plainview School, and the busy rail stops at Hornbeck and Florien.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1954 Map of Leander, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Leander, 1958 Print
    1954 Leander
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this portion of Louisiana shows the evolving landscape of Fort Polk and the timber-rich Kisatchie National Forest. Researchers can trace old logging routes like the dismantled railroad and locate sites like the Floctaw School and Hicks Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Kisatchie, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Kisatchie, 1958 Print
    1954 Kisatchie
    1958 Print · USGS
    Natchitoches and Vernon Parishes come alive in this mid-century survey of timberlands and military training grounds. Genealogists can trace family names at the Billy Dowden Cem and West Cem, or locate lost homes near Kurthwood and the dismantled railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Leesville, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Leesville, 1958 Print
    1954 Leesville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish at the height of the mid-fifties is captured here, from the growing streets of Leesville to the wide waters of Anacoco Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Mt Pleasant Cem, the Pickering Sch, and the Leesville Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1954 Map of Slagle, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Slagle, 1958 Print
    1954 Slagle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-fifties is captured here as the military presence at the Fort Polk Military Reservation expanded into the surrounding countryside. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Smart Cemetery and local congregations including Mt Zion Church and Slagle Church.

  23. 1954 Map of Little Sandy Creek, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Little Sandy Creek, 1958 Print
    1954 Little Sandy Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-fifties is shown here as a quiet rural landscape defined by creek valleys and timber-era remnants. Researchers can trace the routes of a dismantled railroad and locate local congregations at Good Hope Church and Beech Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1954 Map of Burton Creek, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Burton Creek, 1958 Print
    1954 Burton Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-fifties shows a landscape transitioning between rural life and military expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Mt Pleasant Cemetery or Glass Window Cemetery, while locating the dismantled railroad and the community at Hicks.

  25. 1954 Map of Burr Ferry, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Burr Ferry, 1958 Print
    1954 Burr Ferry
    1958 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish in the mid-fifties is captured here as the local economy shifted away from its earlier rail-driven roots. Researchers can trace the path of the Dismantled Railroad or locate family sites at Burr Ferry Cemetery and Oak Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available

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