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1951 Map of Sugartown

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sugartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Sugartown serves as the primary settlement in this post-war survey of eastern Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Whisky Chitto Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Hargroves Branch and Bear Creek. Rural life is centered around local institutions like Smyrna Ch and Spring Creek Ch, while several family burial grounds, such as Cole Cem, McDonald Cem, and Hoy Cem, are scattered across the terrain.

Industry and infrastructure are reflected in the presence of a Gravel Pit and a prominent Lookout Tower positioned for timber or fire observation. The intricate drainage network of the Piney Woods is mapped in detail, showing how small waterways like Jumping Gully and Black Jack Branch feed into larger systems like Bundick Creek. The mix of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty paths illustrates the rural connectivity of the era before major modern development.