1940 Map of Monroe

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the central spine of this landscape, its serpentine path bordered by complex swamp and wetland features like Cheniere Brake and Gourd Brake. During this era of the early 1940s, the river served as a vital industrial and transport artery, evidenced by the numerous river gages and landings marking its banks. North of the city centers, the La Training Institute for Boys and Mitchell Sch serve as prominent landmarks in the growing corridor between West Monroe and Brownville.