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1950 Map of Arcadia

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Arcadia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Arcadia and Simsboro anchor the southern corridor of this North Louisiana landscape, where the Illinois Central railroad follows the high ground between the Red and Ouachita River watersheds. The terrain is defined by a dense network of creek valleys and bayous, including D'Arbonne Bayou and Sugar Creek, which shaped the early settlement patterns of rural communities like Tulip, Marsalis, and Hurricane.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks from the mid-20th century, including numerous country schools and churches that served these upland timber and farming areas. Features such as Richland Sch, Liberty Hill Sch, and Macedonia Ch provide exact locations for vanished or evolved community centers. Scattered Gravel Pits indicate local industry, while family-named sites like the Point Pleasant Cem and Moore Cem offer critical clues for tracing regional family history.