1940s Maps of Simpson, Louisiana

Explore 7 historic maps of Simpson from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Simpson's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Simpson's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Simpson, LA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Slagle
    1941 Map of Slagle
    1941 Slagle
    1941 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape rapidly adapting to military mobilization. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Camp Polk alongside rural community landmarks like Slagle, Ebenezer Ch, and the Big Creek Sch.

  2. 1942 Map of Kisatchie
    1942 Map of Kisatchie
    1942 Kisatchie
    1942 Print · USGS
    The timberlands of Natchitoches and Vernon Parishes are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the dense network of company towns and rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can locate timber settlements like Alco, Kurthwood, and Hutton, plus the CCC Camp and Silver Creek Church.

  3. 1943 Map of Leander
    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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  4. 1943 Map of Kisatchie
    1943 Map of Kisatchie
    1943 Kisatchie
    1943 Print · USGS
    During the early 1940s, this portion of Natchitoches Parish was a hive of timber activity centered around the Red River and Gulf Railroad. Researchers can trace old industry sites like Kurthwood and Alco or locate family sites at Robinson Cem and Kisatchie Union Ch.

  5. 1944 Map of Chopin
    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.

  6. 1944 Map of Slagle
    1944 Map of Slagle
    1944 Slagle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Vernon Parish is shown at the height of World War II activity as the massive Camp Polk Military Reservation expands across the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Slagle, Big Creek Sch, and Zion Hill Cem alongside the complex web of an active Logging Railroad.

  7. 1948 Map of Chopin, 1956 Print
    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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