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1957 Map of West Monroe North

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of West Monroe North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the eastern boundary of this study, where the urban expansion of West Monroe and Monroe is documented through significant mid-century growth. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of the city to the meandering waters of Choudrant Bayou and Bayou D'Arbonne in the north. This 1957 survey, updated with 1975 revisions, captures the integration of industrial and residential life, specifically along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad corridor.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of community landmarks, including numerous schools like Boley High Sch and Highland Sch, alongside rural burial sites such as Nash Cem and Hasley Cem. The presence of McGuire Lake No 1 (Pits) and several radio towers suggests a region balancing natural bayou drainage with industrial utility during the peak of Louisiana's post-war development.