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1961 Map of Reeves

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Reeves
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Beauregard Parish Allen Parish line divides this landscape of piney woods and creek bottoms in the early 1960s. The settlement at Reeves anchors the southeastern corner, serving as a point on the Missouri Pacific railroad, while Longville and Longville Lake sit to the west along the Southern Pacific line. This era captures the transition of the regional economy, with an established oil field and a gravel pit appearing alongside older community landmarks.

Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural churches and burial grounds, such as Dry Creek Ch, Shiloh Ch, and the Frusha Cem. The intricate network of waterways, including Bundick Creek and its many tributaries like Hickory Creek and Crooked Creek, shaped the original settlement patterns. Notable infrastructure like a Lookout Tower near Bel and a Landing Strip near Longville further mark the development of the mid-century Louisiana interior.