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1985 Map of Monroe North

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Monroe North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake D'Arbonne and the sprawling Bayou D'Arbonne waterway system dominate this mid-1980s landscape of north-central Louisiana, where timber, education, and energy extraction intersect. The map documents the extensive Monroe Gas Field and Calhoun Gas and Oil Field, which underscore the industrial character of the region. Educational hubs are prominently featured, including the campuses of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston and Grambling State University in Grambling.

Transport corridors like Interstate 20 and the Illinois Central Gulf RR connect established timber towns and parish seats. Beyond the larger centers of Farmerville and Bernice, the survey details numerous rural landmarks essential for genealogists, such as Lisbon Cem, New Hope Ch, and Mt Olive Ch. Conservation areas, including parts of the Kisatchie National Forest and the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge, define the undeveloped reaches of the Ouachita River basin.