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1939 Map of Strong

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Strong
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

New London and the surrounding woodlands of Union County are documented here during the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by small rural hubs and the timber and water resources of the region. The map details the local infrastructure of the era, from the McGlendon Mill and the Strong Pumping Station to a strategically placed Fire Tower. These landmarks suggest an economy and community life integrated with the dense forests and the winding course of the Bayou de Loutre.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and centers of worship, such as Ebenezer Ch and its adjacent Ebenezer Cem. Scattered schoolhouses like Gill Sch and Union Sch reflect the rural settlement patterns before the mid-century consolidation of many small districts. The map also records the intricate network of watercourses, including Lapile Creek and Horsehead Creek, which shaped the topography of the Strong area.