1972 Map of Cheneyville

About this map

The town of Cheneyville serves as the focal point of this Rapides Parish landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail and water transport corridors. The meandering path of Bayou Boeuf cuts through the central terrain, bordered by the tracks of the Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads. This era of the early 1970s shows a transitional economy where traditional agriculture and the river-bound heritage of central Louisiana meet newer infrastructure, such as the Cheneyville Landing Strip and a nearby Fish Farm. Local genealogy is well-preserved through markers like Stafford Cemetery, Christians Cemetery, and neighborhood worship centers including St Samuel Church and Union Chapel. Smaller settlements such as Roxana and Echo dot the northern reaches, while an intricate network of waterways like Chatlin Lake, Wilson Bayou, and Rouge Bayou drain the fertile lowlands.