1954 Map of Leesville

About this map

Leesville serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, showing the town's expansion toward the west and the development of institutions such as the J B Younger Infirmary and Saint Michaels School. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Kansas City Southern railroad, which runs northwest through Hawthorne toward Anacoco. Local genealogy and community life are well-documented through numerous rural landmarks, including Smith Cemetery, Kay Cemetery, and a series of neighborhood houses of worship like White Park Church and Pine Hill Church. To the west, the topography transitions into the drainage basins of West Anacoco Creek and the expansive Anacoco Lake. Several stretches of Dismantled railroad are visible, hinting at the area's changing timber or industrial transport needs during the mid-20th century.