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1968 Map of Covington

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The parish seat of Covington serves as the focal point for this survey, situated at the confluence of the Bogue Falaya River and Tchefuncta River. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, the area was experiencing a period of transition, evidenced by significant infrastructure projects such as Causeway Blvd and several roadways marked as Under Construction. Local institutions define the town’s character, including St Pauls College, St Peters Sch, and the Parish Hospital.

Outside the main settlement, the landscape is defined by the Abita River and Little Bogue Falaya, with smaller communities like Abita Springs and Chinchuba connected by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad. Specialized sites like the Tulane University Research Center and the Abita Lookout Tower are found alongside numerous family burial grounds such as Wilson Cem and Byers Cem, providing a detailed record of the mid-century St. Tammany Parish social fabric.