1956 Map of Buhler

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The West Fork Calcasieu River and Houston River dominate this mid-century survey of southwestern Louisiana, revealing a landscape defined by its waterways and transport crossings. Before modern bridges fully unified the region, vital river transit was maintained at Dunn Ferry, Anthony Ferry, and Indian Bayou Ferry. These points reflect an era when river-bound commerce and local travel relied on traditional ferry routes. The Kansas City Southern railroad cuts diagonally through the terrain, serving the small community of Buhler. Public spaces like Sam Houston State Park and Holbrook Park are established along the riverbanks, while rural life is anchored by landmarks such as Mt Carmel Ch and the Willow Spring Sch Cem. In the southeast, the growing settlement of Westlake begins to take shape, supported by the Krause and Managan Canal and nearby industrial infrastructure like the Pumping Station.