2020 Map of Chipola

About this map

The East Fork Amite River and the main channel of the Amite River define the western landscape of this portion of St. Helena Parish and East Feliciana Parish. Low-lying wetlands and complex creek systems, including Beaver Creek and Turkey Cr, dominate the river valley, while the higher ground to the east is marked by rural settlements like Chipola, Coleman Town, and Darlington. Local family names are preserved throughout the road network and cemeteries, with Wales Cem, Kemp Cem, and Hurst Cem serving as important landmarks for genealogical research. The river crossing at McAdam Bridge remains a key navigational point in a territory where small tributaries like Joiner Cr and Sandy Run carve through the woodland. The survey reveals a community structure tied closely to the land and the waterways, where parish roads like St. Helena Church Rd connect the scattered homesteads.