1958 Map of Folsom

About this map

The Bogue Falaya and its numerous tributaries, including Beason Creek and Bills Creek, define the landscape of St. Tammany and Washington Parishes in the late 1950s. The village of Folsom serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of country churches and family cemeteries that reflect the area's social fabric, such as New Hope Ch and the Blackwell Cem. Educational landmarks like the Folsom Rosenwald Sch and Folsom Mission Sch provide insights into the mid-century community structure, while the St Gertrude Convent and St Benedict Chapel further south near Ramsay speak to the region's religious history. Industrial activity is concentrated along the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor, where several Gravel Pits are located near Enon. The presence of Camp Covington and a Lookout Tower suggests the importance of both youth recreation and forestry management in this river-veined territory.