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1943 Map of Leander

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Leander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Kisatchie National Forest dominates much of this landscape, which was recorded just as the area was being transformed by military activity. In the southern portion of the sheet, the legacy of the timber industry is visible through the Old Logging Railroad and Old Logging Grade networks that once connected the company towns of Fullerton and East Fullerton. These settlements, alongside Hicks and Lacamp, were integral to the regional economy before the expansion of military reservations during the early 1940s.

The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Calcasieu River and its numerous tributaries, including Sixmile Creek and Tenmile Creek. Religious and community life are well-documented by several country churches such as Mt Moriah Ch, Lone Star Ch, and Oak Grove Ch. The map also captures the Camp Claiborne Military Reservation and Camp Polk Military Reservation, reflecting the strategic importance of this Central Louisiana corridor during the war years.