1949 Map of Bolivar

About this map

Bolivar and Chesbrough anchor this rural landscape in Tangipahoa Parish during the late 1940s, a period defined by scattered timber tracts and small farming settlements. The Tangipahoa River winds along the western edge, fed by an intricate network of drainage including Big Creek and Sandy Hollow. This survey highlights the deep communal roots of the area, noting several family-named landmarks and essential institutions such as Mt Nebo Ch, Good Hope Sch, and the Mt Kenyon Sch. Transportation is facilitated by a grid of state roads, including State Highway No 509 and State Highway No 868, which connect isolated farmsteads and cemeteries like the Bankston Cem and Varnado Cem. The inclusion of a transmission line in the south reflects the mid-century expansion of utility infrastructure through the Louisiana piney woods.