1976 Map of Franklinton SW, 1977 Print
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1976 Map of Franklinton SW

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Franklinton anchors the northeastern corner of this 1976 orthophotoquad, serving as a clear visual record of the parish seat's expansion and street layout during the mid-1970s. The photographic nature of the map, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, reveals the intricate meandering path of the Bogue Chitto river as it snakes south through Washington Parish. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this aerial perspective provides an unfiltered view of the agricultural patterns, timber tracts, and road networks that defined the rural landscape. Geologists and local historians can observe the sharp contrast between the developed town center and the dense woodland and river bottoms that characterize this portion of southeast Louisiana, documenting the exact footprint of human settlement and natural drainage before modern developments altered the terrain.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.6 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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