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1939 Map of Denham Springs

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Denham Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Amite River meanders through the heart of this 1930s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Livingston Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Ascension Parish. The map reveals a transition from the established settlement at Denham Springs in the north to the water-dependent communities of the lower river basin. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies numerous rural landmarks such as the Lady of the Lake Ch & Cem and Hebron Ch & Cem, alongside localized infrastructure like the French Settlement Ferry.

The convergence of rail and road is evident where the Illinois Central railroad tracks cross the northern tier, while the Airline Highway cuts across the southwestern corner near Prairieville. This survey preserves the location of many smaller communities and schools, including Dutch Town, French Settlement, and the Vincent Sch, illustrating the dense network of small hamlets that defined south Louisiana before mid-century expansion.