1976 Map of Bogalusa NE

About this map

Angie and Varnado anchor this 1976 orthophotoquad, which reveals the land-use patterns of Washington Parish during a period of transition. The imagery provides a direct look at the relationship between agriculture and the dense timberland characteristic of the region. The eastern boundary is defined by the winding course of the Pearl River, where the serpentine bends and oxbows contrast sharply with the geometric grid of cleared fields and roads near the settlements. This photographic record, prepared by the Geological Survey and the Louisiana Department of Public Works, serves as a precise baseline for researchers tracing the evolution of rural property lines, woodlots, and small-town footprints in the late twentieth century.