2015 Map of Hickory

About this map

West Pearl River and its intricate network of sloughs and bayous dominate the eastern landscape of this St. Tammany Parish survey. The river's influence on local life is evident in the water-bound features such as Doghead Island and Holmes Island, alongside the man-made Pearl River Canal. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the roadway corridors, connecting the communities of Hickory, Florenville, Audubon, and the northern edge of Pearl River. Genealogists will find a significant number of family and community burial sites scattered throughout the area, including Evans Creek Cem, Charter Oak Cem, and Henry-Talley Cem. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and hammocks, such as Pats Hammock and Mitchell Hammock, which shaped the placement of local thoroughfares like Archie Singletary Rd and Rheusaw Crawford Rd. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural hydrology of the Pearl River basin and the rural development of the early 21st century.