1948 Map of Jamestown

About this map

The Louisiana and Arkansas Railway cuts a vital diagonal through this North Louisiana landscape, connecting rural hubs like Jamestown and Castor during a period of significant petroleum development. The map reveals a dense network of energy extraction, highlighted by the Ada Oil and Gas Field in the north and the Lucky Gas Field to the southeast. These industrial features contrast with the deeply rooted social fabric of the parish, evidenced by the numerous country schools and churches like Ebenezer School, Madden Church, and New Friendship Church No 1. Significant water bodies and drainages, including Kepler Lake and Black Lake Bayou, define the low-lying terrain. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating family-named sites such as Salles and the Game Cem, alongside civil landmarks like the Salles Lookout Tower.