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1935 Map of Lecompte

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Lecompte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Lecompte and Cheneyville anchor this mid-1930s landscape, illustrating a transition from the dense swamp and slough network of the Red River valley to an active agricultural and transport corridor. The region's development follows the dual paths of rail and water, with the Texas and Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR paralleling ancient bayous like Boeuf Bayou. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of central Louisiana before mid-century modernization, noting numerous family and community landmarks such as Rocky Hill Cem, Meeker Cem, and Union Chapel.

Strategic landmarks like the State Forest Observation Tower and Beechwood State Fish Hatchery stand near Woodworth, while the intricate waterways including Chatlin Lake and Indian Creek speak to the area's natural drainage patterns. The map preserves the names of smaller rail stops and settlements like Meeker, Lamourie, and Latanier, which served as vital collection points for the surrounding plantations and farms.