1959 Map of Bogalusa

About this map

Bogalusa anchors this 1959 survey of the Washington Parish and Mississippi state line region, shown at a time of significant industrial and transportation activity. The city layout is highly detailed, featuring the Bogalusa Airport, the Illinois Central railroad lines, and local media landmarks like Radio Station WIKC and Radio Tower WBOX. Beyond the city center, the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pearl River and its numerous oxbow lakes, such as Horseshoe Lake and Old Jail Lake. This watery geography shaped early river access at points like Richardson Landing. Rural life is well-documented through a dense network of family-named landmarks and community centers, including Mitchells Chapel, Munroe Creek Ch, and the Buck Branch School. The presence of several Gravel Pits and lookouts like the Sheridan Lookout Tower reflect the area's mid-century reliance on timber and extractive industries.