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1958 Map of Felixville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Felixville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Amite River serves as the dividing line between East Feliciana Parish and St Helena Parish, winding through a landscape shaped by rural industry and community faith. This mid-century survey reveals a network of small settlements and post offices, such as Felixville (PO) and Darlington, connected by local roads and family-named features. The density of small-scale educational and spiritual hubs is striking, from the Sunflower Sch and Eighth Ward Sch to Matthews Chapel and Wesley Chapel, reflecting the localized nature of social life in the 1950s.

Agricultural and industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pit sites and the presence of a Gaging Station on the river. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family cemeteries recorded, including the Doughty Cem, Gerald Cem, and Nesom Cem, which preserve the names of the families who settled these parishes. The terrain is defined by its many drainages, like Turkey Creek and Darling Creek, which feed into the central river system.