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1957 Map of Pleasant Hill

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Pleasant Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Kansas City Southern and Texas and Pacific railroads dominate the North Louisiana landscape, connecting a series of rail-dependent communities like Pelican, Oxford, and Converse. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural development of the De Soto and Sabine Parish border, where small settlements are defined by their proximity to these vital transportation arteries. The presence of numerous petroleum and natural gas features, including Gas Wells and scattered Oil Wells, points to the region's industrial transition alongside its agricultural roots.

Local life is anchored by a dense network of country churches and schools, such as Pelican Sch, Rising Star Ch, and St Josephs Ch. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex drainage system featuring San Miguel Creek and San Patricio Creek. Notable landmarks of the era, such as a Drive-in Theater near the northern boundary and a Lookout Tower, provide unique insights into the mid-century social and infrastructure fabric of the region.