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1957 Map of Monroe North

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Monroe North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Quachita River meanders through this mid-century landscape, defining the development patterns of Monroe and West Monroe. The riparian environment is heavily detailed with oxbows and backwaters like Horseshoe Lake and Cotton Patch Lake, while the vast Black Bayou Lake dominates the eastern wetlands. Industrial and infrastructure growth is evident through the presence of the Gulf Asphalt Field and the sprawling Selman Airport grounds.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks, including the Mt Horeb Ch and Bean Chapel, alongside established neighborhoods and schools such as Neville High Sch and Union High Sch. The transportation network is anchored by the Arkansas Louisiana Missouri RR, which connects smaller settlements like Sterlington and Fairbanks to the urban centers. The transition from the dense urban grid to the bayou-laced lowlands illustrates the region's historical reliance on both the river and the rail for its economic expansion.