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1941 Map of Buckeye

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Buckeye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Catahoula Lake dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the shifting waters of Central Louisiana meet a complex network of bayous and wetlands. During this era of the early 1940s, the region shows a transition from wilderness to established rural communities. The map captures the social hubs of the time, including Buckeye High School and several local institutions such as Barron Chapel and the Free Methodist Church near Deville.

Evidence of early 20th-century land management is visible through marked areas of Reforestation in Progress, signaling a shift from old-growth timber harvesting to conservation. The intricate hydrology of the Big Saline Bayou and Saline Lake systems reflects the seasonal flooding patterns that shaped life in the area. Localized settlements like Holloway, Haines, and North Point are clearly defined, providing a valuable record of family-named landmarks and rural school districts like the Guillory School before modern consolidation.