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1971 Map of Forest Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Forest Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Kisatchie National Forest dominates much of this Rapides Parish landscape, which is marked by a complex legacy of timber, transit, and military use. The map captures the area around Forest Hill and Longleaf during a period of transition, showing the intersection of natural resources and 20th-century recreation. Evidence of past industry is visible in the numerous Gravel Pits and an Old Railroad Grade that winds through the terrain.

Social and community landmarks are scattered throughout, including Amiable Ch and several burial sites such as Moore Cem and Butters Cem. The northern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the US Air Force Gunnery Range (Camp Claiborne), a significant military footprint. In contrast, newer developments like the Forest Hill Speedway and organized sites like Camp Tall Timbers show the evolution of the land toward contemporary recreational uses.