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1994 Map of Ruston West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Ruston West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Grambling State University and Louisiana Tech University anchor this portion of Lincoln Parish, illustrating the educational and residential expansion occurring in North Louisiana during the late 20th century. The transition from the rural landscape to urban centers is clear, as the map records the growth of Ruston and Grambling alongside older settlements like Vienna and Barnet. Purple revision overlays from a 1994 update highlight the rapid development of local infrastructure, particularly around Grambling Corners and the Ruston Municipal Airport.

Drainage patterns defined by Chautauqua Creek and Redwine Creek weave through the rolling terrain, which is dotted with smaller locales such as Barnet Springs. The presence of the Ruston State School and extensive university grounds demonstrates the area's role as a regional hub for education and institutional services. This study is particularly useful for tracing the mid-90s suburban footprint before subsequent decades of modern infill.