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1953 Map of Denham Springs

Name: 1953 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

The Amite River meanders through the landscape, forming the natural boundary between East Baton Rouge Parish and Livingston Parish during the early 1950s. The bustling center of Denham Springs is well-defined, serving as a hub where the Illinois Central railroad intersects with local life. The map reveals a community structured around rural institutions, including Eden Ch, Hebron Ch, and the 7th Ward Sch.

Industry and recreation of the era are visible through features like a Gravel Pit and a Drive-in Theater located south of the main town site. Along the river and its many tributaries like Colyell Creek and Grays Creek, the terrain transitions from developed lots to more isolated landmarks such as the Indian Mound near Stevensdale. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of the Palmetto Cem and other local cemeteries, providing a clear view of the parish's mid-century settlement patterns.