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1958 Map of Felixville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Felixville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Amite River winds through the heart of the Feliciana parishes, creating a natural boundary between East Feliciana and St. Helena. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its rural community hubs, such as the Felixville post office and the small cluster at Woodland. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Sandy Creek, Darling Creek, and McQuinney Bayou, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of the region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named landmarks and country institutions recorded here, from the Eighth Ward Sch and Day Sch to religious anchors like Mitchell Ch and New Zion Ch. The presence of Planer Mills and several scattered gravel pits indicates the local industry of the era, while the Clinton Lookout Tower stands as a prominent navigational marker on the western side of the sheet.