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1954 Map of Jericho

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Jericho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Jericho and the surrounding pine-clad terrain of Rapides Parish define this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is marked by the legacy of early industrial infrastructure, most notably the Old Railroad Grade winding through the Dough Hills and across numerous drainages like Sieper Creek and Williamson Creek. These corridors reflect a period when timber and transport dictated the layout of the region.

Social centers are clustered around rural landmarks such as Clifton and the Pisgah Church, while several family and community burial grounds, including Hill Cemetery, Neel Cemetery, and Ball Cemetery, provide essential points of reference for genealogical research. The appearance of Cotile Lake in the eastern section, alongside the meandering paths of Indian Creek and Comrade Creek, highlights the intricate water network that defines the boundary between the Rapides Parish and Vernon Parish line.