1982 Map of Mangham

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The Missouri Pacific corridor anchors this portion of Northeastern Louisiana, cutting a straight path through a landscape defined by the winding waters of Bee Bayou and Big Creek. This 1982 survey reveals the agricultural and social centers of Mangham and Archibald, where the grid of Minnow Farms suggests a local economy tied to specific land-use patterns of the late 20th century. For those tracing local families, the map is remarkably dense with landmarks, identifying the Mangham Jr High Sch and numerous country congregations like China Grove Ch and Hopewell Ch. The survey also marks the boundary between Richland Parish and Franklin Parish, showing how these political lines intersect with older family-named sites such as Gwin Mem Cem and Brunson Cem. From the banks of the Boeuf River to the small settlement of New Light, the sheet preserves a detailed picture of rural life.