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1957 Map of Goldonna

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Goldonna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Goldonna and the surrounding pine-timbered parishes of Natchitoches, Bienville, and Winn are detailed in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the winding Dugdemona River and a dense network of bayous and creeks, including Saline Bayou and Muddy Bayou. The Kansas City Southern Railroad cuts through the southwest, serving local timber and agricultural interests. Significant portions of the southern terrain are preserved within the Kisatchie National Forest, while the rest of the land is dotted with rural centers like Saline and Friendship.

Local history is preserved through numerous country churches and schools, such as Morning Star Ch and the Pleasant Ridge Sch, which is noted as abandoned by the late 1950s. The presence of a Lookout Tower and Gaging Sta reflect the era's focus on forest management and water monitoring. Genealogical markers are plentiful, with Danville Cem and Goldonna Cem serving as key landmarks for the area's established families.