1975 Map of Shreveport West

About this map

Shreveport is seen here during a period of significant mid-1970s suburban expansion and infrastructural development. This orthophotomap, derived from 1975 aerial photography, reveals the dense residential patterns and industrial footprints that defined the western reaches of the city. The shoreline of Cross Lake dominates the northern portion of the sheet, providing a stark contrast between the natural water body and the rapidly developing urban grid. To the south, the settlement of Summer Grove appears as a distinct community focal point amidst the evolving landscape. The map's photographic nature captures specific land-use details, from the cleared tracts for new housing to the established commercial corridors and highway systems that connected these neighborhoods to the city's central core.