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1947 Map of Le Blanc

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Le Blanc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Le Blanc serves as the primary settlement within this southwestern Louisiana landscape, situated where the Missouri Pacific (New Orleans Texas And Mexico) railroad tracks intersect the road network. The map reveals an intricate fluvial system dominated by the wide meandering of Whisky Chitto Creek and its confluence with the Calcasieu River. The surrounding terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and bayous, notably between Bundick Creek and the main waterways, where the marshy ground is marked by distinct vegetation patterns.

Industrial history is evidenced by the presence of an Old Logging Railroad Grade and an Old Grade, reflecting the importance of the timber industry in Allen Parish and Beauregard Parish. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for genealogy, such as Harmony Ch located along the rural roads. The convergence of multiple watercourses, including Bear Creek and Bunchy Creek, highlights the complex drainage system that defined local land use and transportation during the mid-1940s.