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1962 Map of Louann

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Louann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Smackover Oil and Gas Field dominates the southern landscape of this 1962 survey, reflecting the intensive energy production that defined this portion of the Gulf Coastal Plain. Centered on the town of Louann, the map illustrates a complex network of drilling activity interspersed with agricultural settlements and river commerce. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line through the territory, connecting smaller points like Elliott and Kirkland to larger regional markets.

Along the northern boundary, the Ouachita River meanders past Frenchport Landing, a site indicating the historical importance of river-based transport. The area is dotted with numerous small rural congregations and burying grounds, such as Bethesda Cumberland Ch, Old Liberty Cem, and Mt Pisgah Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research. Revisions from the mid-1980s highlight changes in land use and infrastructure, providing a comparative view of the region's development over several decades.