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1954 Map of Leander SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Leander SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Fort Polk Military Reservation boundary dominates the western portion of this mid-century survey, where the dense timberlands of central Louisiana meet military training grounds. In this transitional landscape, the remnants of early settlement are clearly visible through the numerous waterways that drain the terrain, including Tenmile Creek, Big Creek, and Thompson Branch. The area’s economic history is marked by a Dismantled railroad winding through the center and eastern sections, a common sight in former timber-producing regions of the state.

Local genealogy is anchored by several sites of worship and burial, such as Mount Moriah Church and the Upper Mount Moriah Cemetery. Further east, the Lone Star Church and Doyle Cemetery provide specific points of interest for researchers. Near the northern boundary, the small settlement of Cora sits along the upper reaches of Hill Creek, while the Vernon Parish and Rapides Parish line bisects the territory, providing a precise marker for jurisdictional history.