1959 Map of Pitkin

About this map

Pitkin serves as the central hub for this late 1950s survey, situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by the dense forest of the Kisatchie National Forest in the north and the complex drainage systems of Sixmile Creek and Little Creek. This map illustrates a rural Louisiana economy transitioning between the old logging settlements, like Fullerton, and the persistent agricultural and religious communities of the mid-20th century. Local landmarks such as Mount Olive Ch and Simmons Mill Ch provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Vernon Parish. The presence of the Mathis Cem and smaller settlements like Dido underscores the historical settlement patterns along the many branches and creeks, including Blue Creek and Soapstone Creek, which crisscross the region.