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1941 Map of Alexandria

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Alexandria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Military mobilization and institutional development define the landscape north of the Red River during the early 1940s. The massive footprints of Camp Livingston and Camp Beauregard dominate the pine forests of the Kisatchie National Forest, reflecting the area's strategic importance for training during the war years. These sprawling cantonments, complete with an Airport and extensive range areas, sit adjacent to established railroad-oriented settlements like Tioga and Pineville.

South of the river, Alexandria serves as a dense hub for a complex network of rail lines, including the Texas & Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR. The map detail reveals a high concentration of social and educational institutions, from the State Industrial School for Girls and La College to the Masonic Home for Children. The transition from the alluvial basin of Bayou Maria Basin to the upland ridges is clearly marked by the escarpments rising toward Stay and Grant Rapids.