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1942 Map of Oakdale

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Oakdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Oakdale serves as a central hub at the junction of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads during the early 1940s. This survey, conducted by the Corps of Engineers, details the transition from the timbered uplands of Rapides and Allen Parishes to the creek-fed bottomlands. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Calcasieu River and its numerous tributaries, including Cherrywinche Creek and Sixmile Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the rural settlements and family landmarks such as the Hargrove Farm, Cypress Creek Settlement, and Beaver PO. The map also identifies numerous spiritual and burial sites that anchored these communities, from Oak Hill Ch & Cem to the Bethel Cem and Mt Hope Ch. The inclusion of the Oakdale Airport and various industrial sidings along the rail lines reflects the area's mid-century economic infrastructure.