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1954 Map of Singer

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Singer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Singer serves as the central hub of this mid-century Beauregard Parish survey, situated at the junction of State Highway No 104 and the Kansas City Southern railroad. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, including the winding Bear Head Creek and the expansive Persimmon Marsh to the northeast. Traces of the region's industrial timber history are evident in the Old Logging Railroad Grade that cuts across the western sections of the map.

Local social and spiritual life is anchored by landmarks such as Holly Grove Ch and Beehive Ch, while genealogists can locate the Newlin Cem near the rail line. The map captures a transition period where traditional logging routes were being superseded by established state highways, yet the natural waterways like Beckwith Creek and Gum Slough continue to dictate the placement of local settlements and infrastructure.