1952 Map of Bradley SE

About this map

Lake Erling dominates the central topography of this 1950s landscape, which spans the border between Arkansas and Louisiana. The region is characterized by an extensive network of waterways, including Walker Creek and Bayou Bodcau, that crisscross a landscape shaped by industrial resource extraction. The presence of the Frenchman Gas Field and the North Carterville Field indicates the importance of oil and gas production to the local economy during this era. Scattered throughout the rural terrain are essential community anchors such as Walker Creek Sch, Shiloh Ch, and State Line Ch, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists. Environmental conservation and management are also evident through the State Game Refuge and a dedicated Fish Hatchery near the lake's northern reaches.