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1984 Map of Olla East

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Olla East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Olla and the surrounding piney woods of central Louisiana are documented in this 1980s-era study, which captures the region just as modern infrastructure began to weave through the older timber-and-rail landscape. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as a primary north-south spine, connecting the settlements of Standard, Spaulding, and Kelly. This corridor defines the economic character of the era, where small town centers and industrial rail access met the expanding reach of the Olla Airport.

The terrain is deeply defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the winding paths of Castor Creek and Black Bayou. Local navigation and forestry management are evidenced by the placement of the Lookout Tower and a system of unimproved roads that cross Chickasaw Creek and Bear Branch. The map also clearly delineates the boundary between Caldwell Parish and La Salle Parish, making it a precise tool for tracing property and jurisdictional history.