1935 Map of Bonita

About this map

Bartholomew Bayou and the Boeuf River dominate this low-lying landscape in Bonita, where the complex drainage of the Mississippi Delta is traced in fine detail. The settlement patterns follow the higher ground near the Missouri Pacific railroad, which connects the villages of Jones and Bonita. This survey reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by several country churches such as Mound Chapel Ch, Green Grove Ch, and Rawson Chapel, alongside the Johnson Sch. The transportation network of the 1930s is particularly well-documented, showing the transition from river-based transit like Loverett Ferry to overland routes like Louisiana State Highway No 11 and the Louisiana and Arkansas rail line. The presence of a gas pipe line and the identified Head of Navigation on the river reflect the industrial underpinnings of this agricultural region.