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1950 Map of Plain Dealing SE

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Plain Dealing SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Magnolia Lumber RR cuts a narrow-gauge path through this Bossier Parish landscape, reflecting the heavy influence of the timber industry on the local economy. Established communities like Ivan and Phillips are anchored by a high concentration of rural institutions, particularly along the north-south transit corridors. The spiritual life of the area is well-documented through numerous congregations, including Concord Ch, New Bethel Ch, and Pilgrim Home Ch.

Educational history is represented by Galilee Sch, while the natural drainage of the region is defined by Caney Creek and Woodward Bayou. Beyond the rails and timber tracks, early industrial infrastructure such as a Gas Company pipe line begins to emerge across the land. This map, based on 1930s field examinations, preserves the footprint of a community defined by its churches, schools, and the narrow-gauge railroads that moved the region's resources.