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1959 Map of Pitkin

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pitkin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The settlement of Pitkin serves as the central hub of this late-1950s survey, where the Gulf Colorado And Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal path through the timbered landscape. Much of the northern terrain is occupied by the Kisatchie National Forest, a region defined by the intricate drainage networks of Sixmile Creek and Big Brushy Creek. The map documents a rural society structured around small community centers and family landmarks, such as Fullerton in the northwest and Dido to the southeast.

Local genealogy and history are anchored by sites like Mathis Cem and the Mount Olive Ch near the rail line, while further south, the Simmons Mill Ch sits near the crossing of Schoolhouse Br. The land transition between Vernon Parish and Allen Parish is clearly marked, following a topography of creeks including Soapstone Creek and Turkey Creek, illustrating the importance of water sources in the region's historical development.