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1968 Map of Covington

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Tchefuncta River and its many tributaries, including the Bogue Falaya and Abita River, define the landscape of this St. Tammany Parish survey. The primary settlement at Covington serves as a hub for the region, featuring institutional anchors such as St Pauls College, St Scholastica Sch, and the Eucharistic Novitiate. Further east, Abita Springs remains a distinct community, while the southern edge of the map shows the northward growth of Mandeville.

Transport patterns and social infrastructure are well-documented, with the Abita Lookout Tower and multiple Sewage Disposal facilities reflecting the utility needs of the late 1960s. Rural sections are dotted with family-named landmarks like Wilson Cemetery and Byers Cemetery, alongside educational sites like the Tulane University Research Center. The map also captures several local religious centers, including Holy Family Church and Rose Hill Church, documenting the social geography of these Louisiana piney woods before later suburban expansion.