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1972 Map of Holloway

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Holloway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Catahoula Lake dominate this 1970s landscape, where the shifting waters of the Little River meet a complex network of bayous and prairies. The map reveals a region defined by its hydrology and industrial utility, featuring the South Catahoula Oil Field and the North Big Island Field. This interplay between protected conservation and extraction is evident in the Saline State Wildlife Management Area, which occupies much of the eastern quadrant.

Settlement is concentrated around Holloway, where local history is anchored by Bethel Ch, Marthas Chapel, and a marked Cem. Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the marshy terrain near Saline Bayou. The inclusion of the Camp Beauregard (Louisiana National Guard) boundary and various utility infrastructure like the Pumping Station and WT Radio Tower highlights the strategic and logistical importance of this Central Louisiana corridor during the early 1970s.