Husser and Osceola anchor this part of Tangipahoa Parish, where the land transitions from the pine-flats of the northern parish into the wetlands of the Buzzards Roost Swamp. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of the Tchefuncte River, which forms the eastern boundary with Washington and St. Tammany Parishes. This area shows a persistent pattern of rural settlement, characterized by numerous family-named cemeteries such as Saint Rock Cem, Bahm Cem, and Brown Cem scattered along the local road network. The presence of Sycamore Airport near Holton and the river access at Goose Landing illustrate the diverse ways residents have navigated this wooded terrain. Numerous creeks, including Spring Cr and Snow Cr, weave through the townships, supporting the small-scale agricultural and timber interests that have historically shaped this region.
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1940 · Tickfaw
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Onville
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Husser
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Robert
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Wilmer
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Loranger
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Bolivar
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Folsom
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Franklinton
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1954 · Folsom
USGS Topo · 1:62,500