1958 Map of Bonita

About this map

The agricultural plains of Morehouse Parish and West Carroll Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Bartholomew Bayou, Bonne Idee Bayou, and the Boeuf River. This late-1950s landscape shows the transition from smaller family-named landmarks to a more consolidated rural economy. The Missouri Pacific Railroad bisects the region, connecting the primary settlements of Jones and Bonita. The map is particularly dense with community infrastructure, showing numerous small churches such as Victory Missionary Ch and Little Zion Ch that served as local anchors. For researchers, the presence of specific institutions like McGloty Sch New Hope Ch and the distinctively named 12 Heart Cem provides excellent detail for locating specific homesteads or community centers that may have shifted or changed over the decades.