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2012 Map of Lake Tangipahoa

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Tangipahoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Tangipahoa serves as the central focal point of this landscape, fed by the Tangipahoa River as it flows south through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads and family-named landmarks, reflecting the rural settlement patterns of Pike County. To the west, the Tickfaw River and its branches, including the W Br Tickfaw River, drain the lower reaches of the map near the small community of Mixon.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family burial grounds scattered across these hills, from the Josiah Powell Cem in the north to the Mixon Cem in the south. Small settlements like McElveen and Irene are connected by historically significant routes such as Old Highway 24 and Dickey Mills Rd. The presence of numerous specialized cemetery sites, such as the Rose Bower Cem and DeKane Cem, provides a detailed record of the local families who have inhabited this region for generations.