1951 Map of Foreman

About this map

Foreman (New Rocky Comfort) serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1950s survey of the tri-state border region. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Red River and the complex drainage of Walnut Bayou, which together create a terrain of oxbow lakes like Hamilton Lake and Old River Lake. A series of small rural communities and family cemeteries are scattered across the Jackson and Richland districts, including Lanesport and the Matteson Gin. The presence of numerous country churches, such as Bright Star Ch and Holy Cross Ch, suggests a well-established social fabric tied to the land. The St Louis San Francisco railroad provides the industrial backbone for the region, facilitating movement through a landscape also marked by local landmarks like Lime Rock Hill and John Tom Island.