1954 Map of Gorum

About this map

The settlement of Gorum serves as a central point in this mid-century survey of the rugged piney woods along the Natchitoches Parish and Rapides Parish line. Much of the western landscape is dominated by the Kisatchie National Forest, where a network of watercourses like Horsehead Creek and Little Bayou Pierre carve through the terrain. The map captures a transitional era for the local timber industry, evidenced by the prominent Old Railroad Grade winding through the southeastern quadrant and the presence of an Observation Tower used for forest management.