1976 Map of Franklinton SE

About this map

Sheridan anchors the upper right corner of this orthophotomap, showing the rural landscape of Washington Parish in the mid-1970s. This specific map type, an orthophotograph, replaces the standard topographic lines with a direct aerial view, revealing the intricate patterns of timber cultivation and field clearing across the Louisiana terrain. The high-contrast imagery highlights the geometric patchwork of forest and pasture, along with the narrow, winding dirt roads that connect isolated homesteads and farming operations. While traditional maps use symbols for buildings, here the literal rooftops and clearings are visible, providing a rare and direct visual record of the physical land use and settlement density during this era.