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1972 Map of Woodworth East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Woodworth East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Alexander State Forest and the Kisatchie National Forest dominate the southwestern quadrant of this 1970s landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the geometric agricultural patterns of the Red River valley to the east. The terrain transitions from the wooded hills near Woodworth and the Indian Creek Reservoir to a complex network of bayous and sloughs, including Bayou Boeuf and Bayou Robert. This region reflects a deeply interconnected transportation and agricultural history, where the Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific railroads parallel the natural waterways that defined early settlement.

Local life is anchored by small communities such as Lamourie, Chambers, and Moreland. The presence of the Louisiana State University Dean Lee Agricultural Center signifies the area's importance as a center for southern agricultural research. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several rural burial grounds, including Wise Cemetery and Figgins Cemetery, alongside landmarks like the Woodworth Landing Strip and various forest lookout towers.