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1972 Map of Alexandria

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Alexandria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Red River divides the urban landscape of Central Louisiana, separating the city of Alexandria from Pineville during a period of significant mid-to-late century expansion. The map details a dense institutional presence north of the river, anchored by the Central Louisiana State Hospital, the VA Hospital, and the sprawling grounds of Camp Beauregard. This area serves as a regional hub for healthcare and military infrastructure, balanced by residential growth in neighborhoods like Lee Heights and Smithville.

South of the river, the urban core is defined by a grid of schools and churches, including Bolton High Sch and St Frances Cabrini Sch. The presence of the Alexandria National Cem and numerous memorial parks highlights the area's role as a civic center. Water management is evident through the extensive Levee system and the complex drainage of Spanish Bayou and Hynson Bayou, which navigate the developed areas toward the surrounding marshlands and basins.