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1957 Map of Zwolle

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Zwolle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Kansas City Southern railway forms the backbone of this mid-century western Louisiana landscape, connecting the timber and rail hub of Zwolle with northern settlements like Noble. The map illustrates a transitional period for the Sabine River basin, capturing the drainage network of La Nana Bayou and San Miguel Creek just as the region prepared for significant hydrological changes.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of community landmarks, from the San Patricio Ch and Sardis Cem in the north to southern outposts like Negreet and Amwell. The presence of scattered Oil Wells near Saline Ch indicates the persistent reach of the petroleum industry into the pine woods, while named ridges like Moss Ridge and Oak Hill define the topography surrounding the Sabine National Forest.