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1985 Map of Monroe South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Dugdemona River basin and the surrounding pine-rich parishes of North Central Louisiana define this mid-1980s landscape. Industrial and agricultural lifelines are prominent, with the Illinois Central Gulf RR and Midsouth Railroad corridors connecting timber and trade centers like Jonesboro, Hodge, and Quitman. The creation of the Coney Creek Reservoir east of Jonesboro stands out as a significant hydrological feature, contrasting with the natural meandering paths of Saline Creek and Cypress Creek.

To the south and east, the map captures the transition into more protected wilderness and managed lands. Portions of the Kisatchie National Forest and the Ouachita State Wildlife Management Area reflect the region's commitment to conservation. Smaller, traditional settlements such as Punkin Center, Lucky, and Liberty Hill provide specific touchpoints for local historians and genealogists tracking family origins in the diverse parish territories of Bienville, Jackson, and Winn.