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1968 Map of Magnolia

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Magnolia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Southern State College and the growing residential blocks of Magnolia define the southern portion of this mid-century survey, reflecting the city's role as an educational and regional hub. To the north, the smaller settlement of McNeil sits at the intersection of the St Louis Southwestern and the Louisiana and North West railroads, highlighting the importance of rail transport for both timber and petroleum.

The landscape is dotted with rural landmarks that suggest a deep-rooted community history, from Macedonia Church in the east to the Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery closer to town. Industrial footprints are visible in the Magnolia Oil and Gas Field, where pipelines and gas wells cut across the drainages of Cornie Bayou and Nations Creek. This period captures the area just as local infrastructure was expanding to support the post-war population, including a dedicated County Fairground and several municipal parks.