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1941 Map of Chipola

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Chipola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Amite River carves a winding path through the borderlands of East Feliciana Parish and St Helena Parish in this 1941 field examination. This rural landscape is characterized by a dense network of creek drainages, including the meandering Darlings Creek and Turkey Creek, which define the topography between small settlement clusters. Small communities like Chipola and Darlington serve as focal points along the early state highway system, such as State Highway No 289.

Educational and funerary landmarks provide essential clues for genealogists, with the presence of Centerville Sch and Riverside Sch indicating the distribution of 1940s rural populations. The map also meticulously identifies family-named sites like Hurst Cem and Wales Cem. The northern boundary traces the Mississippi-Louisiana state line, showing how the land was partitioned into sections and lots during this era of transitioning infrastructure.