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1972 Map of Woodworth East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Woodworth East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Alexandria and its southern agricultural hinterland dominate this 1970s landscape, where the alluvial plains of Bayou Boeuf meet the managed timberlands of the Alexander State Forest. The map reveals a complex water management system, including the Diversion Channel and numerous sloughs like Harris Slough and Plantation Slough, reflecting the region's historic reliance on drainage for cultivation. A dense network of rail lines, including the Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific, highlights the area's role as a transportation hub for timber and agricultural products.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several rural burial grounds such as Figgins Cem and Oakland Ch Cem. The transition from industrial forestry to conservation is evident in the sprawling Kisatchie National Forest and the Indian Creek Reservoir. Notable institutional landmarks include the Louisiana State University Dean Lee Agricultural Center, marking the intersection of academic research and regional farming.