1948 Map of Pine Chapel
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1948 Map of Pine Chapel

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Calcasieu River meanders through the heart of this post-war landscape, shaping the development of Louisiana's Allen Parish. While the southern edge is anchored by the settlement of Oberlin, the surrounding countryside is defined by the legacy of the timber industry and rural community life. An Old Railroad Grade and the Missouri Pacific line suggest the area's historical dependence on rail transport for moving local resources through the piney woods. Scattered settlements like Pine Chapel and Oakland Springs Ch provide evidence of early local religious and social centers, while the Oberlin Lookout stands as a sentinel over the forest. Numerous waterways, including Tenmile Creek, Mill Creek, and Chinquapin Creek, converge toward the river, creating a complex drainage network that influenced early road placement and land use before mid-century modernizations reached this part of the state.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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