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1962 Map of Louann

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Louann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Smackover Oil and Gas Field dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in southern Arkansas. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary transportation spine, connecting the settlements of Elliott and Louann while following the subtle terrain between the Quachita River and various tributaries like Smackover Creek.

The rural character of the area is deeply documented through its numerous country churches and cemeteries, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogical research. Sites such as Bethesda Cumberland Ch, Old Liberty Ch, and New Jerusalem Ch are scattered across the townships, often positioned near family-named cemeteries like Patton Cem and Mt Horeb Cem. To the northeast, Frenchport Landing on the riverbank marks a historical point of water-borne transit, contrasting with the inland development spurred by the oil industry.