1900s (20th Century) Maps of Grande Maison, St. Tammany Parish

1. 1935 Map of Covington

   

   1935 Covington

   1935 Print · USGS

   St. Tammany Parish thrived as a river and rail hub during the mid-1930s, anchored by the bustling towns along Lake Pontchartrain. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central RR and locate local landmarks like the Rosenwald Sch or the Chefuncte LH.

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4. 1939 Map of Covington

   

   1939 Covington

   1939 Print · USGS

   St. Tammany Parish thrived as a river and rail corridor before mid-century, where the Bogue Falaya met the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Rosenwald Sch, Little Zion Ch & Cem, and the old rail routes of the Illinois Central.

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7. 1950 Map of Covington, 1965 Print

   

   1950 Covington

   1965 Print · USGS

   St. Tammany Parish at mid-century reveals a landscape of river-port towns and growing lakeshore communities before the full expansion of the New Orleans suburbs. Genealogists can trace family sites near White Chapel, St James Ch, and the Rosenwald Sch or follow the historic Illinois Central rail line.

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10. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print

    

    1954 Baton Rouge

    1974 Print · USGS

    Southeast Louisiana in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its river and rail economies. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi River and find landmarks like the Bonnet Carre Spillway and Bayou Plaquemine.

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13. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge

    

    1956 Baton Rouge

    1956 Print · USGS

    South Louisiana at the height of the mid-century oil boom shows a landscape of river oxbows and rising industry. Researchers can trace family roots through river towns like Scotlandville or locate early industrial sites and Oil wells near Lake Maurepas.

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16. 1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print

    

    1961 Baton Rouge

    1966 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Louisiana in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep river bends and sprawling coastal lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Free-Nigger Point, Donaldsonville, and the Illinois Central Railroad.

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19. 1962 Map of Baton Rouge

    

    1962 Baton Rouge

    1962 Print · USGS

    South Louisiana in the early sixties reveals a landscape of river-bend parishes and emerging interstate corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through historic river towns like Donaldsonville and Plaquemine, or follow the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through the swamp basins.

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22. 1968 Map of Covington, 1969 Print

    

    1968 Covington

    1969 Print · USGS

    North of Lake Pontchartrain in the late sixties, the landscape around COVINGTON and Mandeville shows a mix of riverfront settlement and woodland institutions. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Wilson Cem, Chinchuba Cem, and the Rosenwald Sch at the height of the railroad era.

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25. 1969 Map of Covington, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Covington

    1971 Print · USGS

    St. Tammany Parish's north shore of Lake Pontchartrain is shown in detail during the late sixties. Trace the development of Covington and Mandeville, or locate family sites like Daussin Cem and White Chapel.

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28. 1983 Map of Ponchatoula, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Ponchatoula

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Lake Pontchartrain Basin and the River Parishes come into focus during the early 1980s, showcasing the region's complex water-dependent geography. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and explore landmarks from Pass Manchac to Donaldsonville.

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31. 1998 Map of Covington, 2002 Print

    

    1998 Covington

    2002 Print · USGS

    St. Tammany Parish at the end of the century shows the growing footprints of Covington and Mandeville alongside deep-rooted rural landmarks. Trace family history at Lyons Sch Wilson Cem or locate community centers like Rose Hill Ch and St Pauls College.

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