1949 Map of Bancroft
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1949 Map of Bancroft

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Bancroft sits at the heart of this post-war survey, a rural community defined by its proximity to the winding Sabine River border. The landscape reveals a transition from the river bottomlands to the interior timber country, marked by an extensive Old Logging Railroad Grade that speaks to the region's industrial past. The serpentine river boundary includes distinctive features like Taylor Bend and Salem Ferry, which once provided vital connectivity between Newton County, Texas and Beauregard Parish. This area is dotted with small cultural landmarks such as Friendship Ch, Brushy Creek Ch, and a local Cem, while the wetlands and oxbows of the basin are recorded through names like Lower Sydney Lake, Skinner Lakes, and Drain Lake. The map captures the alignment of State Highway No 143 as it cuts through the piney woods of western Louisiana.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.6 inches

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