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1958 Map of Baskinton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Baskinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors this mid-century look at the northeast Louisiana landscape, connecting the growing hubs of Rayville, Holly Ridge, and Delhi. The region is defined by a complex web of waterways, most notably the meandering course of Bayou Macon and its associated sloughs and brakes like Wildcat Slough and Bakers Brake. This era marks a significant industrial expansion in the area, evidenced by the proliferation of energy infrastructure including the Dehlco Oil Field, the West Delhi Gas Field, and the operations of the Delhi Refining Co.

Rural community life is deeply etched into the map through numerous local landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several country churches and schools, such as Hunters Chapel, Zebedee Ch, and the Central High Sch. Along the eastern border, traditional river landings like Indian Ldg and Warsaw Ldb hint at the historic importance of the bayou system for commerce and transportation before the dominance of the rails and modern pipe lines.