1952 Map of Calhoun

About this map

Downsville and the surrounding piney hills of north-central Louisiana appear at a moment of transition, as the Bayou D'arbonne Lake reservoir begins to define the northern landscape. The map reveals a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural churches such as Acree Cem and Auld Chapel, documenting the genealogical fabric of Lincoln, Union, and Ouachita Parishes. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the industrial infrastructure of the Tremont Gas Field and the Illinois Central railroad, which passes through the town of Tremont. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the location of the Arbonne Lookout Tower and smaller rural institutions like Millard Hill Sch and Lane Sch. The inclusion of an Old Railroad Grade alongside newer pipeline routes provides a clear picture of how transportation and energy sectors evolved in this part of the state during the mid-20th century.