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1942 Map of Gilead

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Gilead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The boundary between East Feliciana Parish and St. Helena Parish is defined by the winding course of the Amite River, which dominates the western half of this 1941 landscape. Along its eastern banks, the terrain is deeply dissected by numerous tributaries, including Greasy Creek, Moccasin Creek, and Lilleys Creek. Small rural communities like Gilead and Hatchersville serve as local anchors, connected by a network of early state roads such as State Highway 37.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and institutions. The survey records several remote burial sites, including Powers Cem and Youngblood Cem, alongside active community centers like Darlington Ch, Sunflower Sch, and New Star Sch. The map also illustrates the river's geomorphology, specifically through the Dead River, a former meander that reflects the shifting nature of the local hydrology before mid-century changes.