1952 Map of Garland

About this map

The winding Red River carves a complex course through the borderlands of Miller and Lafayette Counties, defining a landscape of active agriculture and oxbow lakes. Near the settlement of Garland, the Southwestern railroad crosses the river, supporting a local economy tied to the surrounding Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by numerous small churches including New Gum Point Ch and Old St Paul Ch. Educational and civic life are evidenced by the Wagoner Sch and the site of the Cedar Grove Sch (Abandoned), while the presence of the Bill Rogers Landing Strip suggests the early integration of aviation into this riverine environment. Elaborate levee systems trace the river's path, protecting the bottomlands around Spirit Lake and Cypress Lake from the frequent shifts of the waterway.