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1935 Map of Tooleys

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Tooleys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The vast wetlands of central Louisiana define this 1930s landscape, where the shifting waters of Larto Lake and the Black River created a complex environment of brakes and bayous. In this era, small riverfront communities like Mayna, Serena, and Tooleys relied on a dense network of landings—such as Island Bayou Ldg and Wilson Ldg—for transportation and trade before modern road systems were fully established. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Big Cypress Bayou and Larto Bayou, which supported a localized economy centered on the water.

Genealogists and historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Larto Sch and the B M Graveyard. The presence of Indian Mound and Flowery Mound indicates a much deeper history of human habitation in these alluvial flats. This survey by the Corps of Engineers highlights the region's vulnerability to flooding, documenting the extensive system of levees and retards designed to manage the rivers that historically shaped the boundaries of Concordia Parish and Catahoula Parish.