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1954 Map of Jericho

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Jericho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Dough Hills rise above the dense network of creeks and drainage basins in this central Louisiana landscape, located along the border of Rapides Parish and Vernon Parish. The map reveals a post-logging terrain defined by extensive networks of an Old Railroad Grade and Railroad Grade that once served the region's timber industry. These former rail lines wind through the drainages of Odom Creek and Williamson Creek, illustrating the historical importance of forest resources to local development.

Local genealogy and settlement history are centered around small community landmarks like Jericho and Pisgah Church. For family researchers, the map identifies specific burial sites including Hill Cemetery, Neel Cemetery, and Ball Cemetery. The 1970s revisions, shown in purple, highlight the emergence of Cotile Lake, which transformed the natural flow of Canal Bayou and Rocky Creek into a managed reservoir.