1984 Map of Summerville

About this map

Summerville and Franklin anchor this 1980s landscape in LaSalle Parish, a region defined by its complex drainage network and industrial presence. The terrain is marked by the winding path of Funny Louis Bayou in the south, while numerous tributaries like Chickasaw Creek, Little Chickasaw Creek, and Safety Creek carve through the wooded interior. This survey captures a moment when the petroleum industry was a primary driver of the local economy, clearly delineated by the extensive Oil And Gas Field operations stretching across the central and western portions of the quadrangle. For those researching the history of central Louisiana, the map reveals the intersection of rural settlement patterns and natural resource extraction, showing how roads and clearings were adapted to the meandering courses of Jumping Gully Creek and Adams Creek.