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1956 Map of Logansport

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Logansport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Sabine River forms the central spine of this mid-century landscape, acting as the border between Louisiana and Texas. The terrain is defined by a dense network of bayous and sloughs, such as Turkey Creek, Bull Bayou, and Tenaha Bayou, that feed into the main river channel. Within the Sabine National Forest, the map reveals a sparsely settled interior where small hubs like Lula and Pauls Store served local timber and agricultural interests.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, including the Ashton Sch (Abandoned) and numerous country churches like Mt Olivet Ch and Antioch Ch. The presence of the Henrietta Oil Well and various Gas Fields in the north indicates the growing importance of the energy industry to the regional economy during the 1950s. The northern reaches are anchored by the town of Logansport, which sits at a strategic crossing point of the river.