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1983 Map of Amite

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Amite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf corridor serves as the primary spine for this region of southeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi, anchoring a chain of timber and agricultural towns from Kentwood and Tangipahoa down to Hammond. This 1983 edition illustrates the concentrated development along the rail line and Highway 51, contrasting with the dense network of river systems like the Amite River and Tangipahoa River that drain the piney woods. A notable historical site is the Camp Moore Confederate Cem located near Tangipahoa, a significant landmark for local history and genealogy.

The map also highlights the influence of higher education and state institutions on the landscape, specifically the State University Experiment Station and the Idlewild Plantation (State University). Smaller rural centers such as Greensburg, Franklinton, and Montpelier are depicted among the shifting terrain of Red Hill and Stoney Point, while the southeastern corner shows the fringes of growth near Denham Springs and Livingston.