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1974 Map of Albany

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts through the southern reaches of this landscape, connecting the rural communities of Albany and Baptist. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the Natalbany River, Little Natalbany River, and the marshy terrain of Boggy Baygall. This mid-1970s survey highlights the transition from natural drainage to industrial activity, as evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and Sandpits scattered near the Ponchatoula Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like Hoover Cem and Bankston Cem to many country congregations such as Macedonia Ch and St John the Baptist Chapel. The map also documents institutional history, showing the expansive grounds of the Hammond State School for the Mentally Retarded and traces of former transport routes like the Old Railroad Grade north of the current rail line.