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1935 Map of Covington

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Bogue Falaya River and Abita River converge at Covington, a central hub of activity along the northern shores of Lake Pontchartrain. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape of transition, where established towns like Abita Springs and Mandeville are connected by the Illinois Central RR. Along the Tchefuncta River, the settlement of Madisonville anchors the waterway, while the surrounding interior features smaller communities and rural institutions.

Social history is visible in the landscape through sites like the Rosenwald Sch and churches such as White Chapel and St James Ch. To the east, the sprawling St Tammany State Forest and Fountainebleau State Park flank the shoreline, leading toward a State Game Refuge at Green Pt. The map also documents essential infrastructure of the era, from the State Hospital to the Illinois Central RR Grade, reflecting the region's development during the early 20th century.