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1958 Map of Kentwood

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Kentwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, connecting the bustling timber and agricultural hubs of Kentwood, Arcola, and Roseland. This late 1950s survey documents a region defined by its dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural institutions, such as Camp Moore Cem and the Dillon High Sch. West of the rail line, the terrain becomes increasingly intricate as the Amite River and its numerous tributaries, including Darling Creek and Beaver Creek, carve through the piney woods.

Local life is centered around community landmarks like Greensburg, the parish seat of St. Helena, and scattered outposts like the Liverpool Lookout tower. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points, from the Womack-Bickham Cem to New Zion Sch, reflecting a long-established settlement pattern of small farms and church-centered neighborhoods during an era when gravel pits and creek crossings still shaped the local economy.