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1947 Map of Minden

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Minden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Louisiana Ordnance Plant dominates the central landscape of this Webster Parish survey, reflecting the era's significant industrial and military presence between Doyline and Minden. To the west, the Bellevue Oilfield and numerous underground pipe lines indicate the region's active petroleum economy. Transportation is anchored by the Kansas City Southern and Illinois Central railroads, which connect established towns like Sibley and Haughton to the wider trade network.

Rural life is evidenced by a dense network of country institutions such as Valley Springs School, St Matthew Ch, and the Growing Valley Cem. The map provides detailed documentation of the hydrological system feeding into Lake Bistineau, including the meandering Bayou Dorcheat and Bodcau Bayou. Researchers will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Jim Davis Cem and Richardson Cem, scattered across the undulating terrain north of the military installation.