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1983 Map of Martinville

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Martinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Martinville serves as the central settlement in this portion of St. Tammany Parish, situated among a dense network of tributaries that feed the Tchefuncta River and the Bogue Falaya. The landscape is defined by its many watercourses, including Morgan Branch, Savannah Branch, and Horse Branch, which carve through the territory. This 1980s field survey records a significant density of family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the number of small cemeteries such as Fondason Cem, Wilke Cem, and Burns Cem that dot the countryside.

Religious life and community gathering points are well-represented by St Johns Ch, Live Oak Ch, and Bogue Falaya Ch. The presence of Camp Covington and a Youth Camp near Simalusa Creek indicates the area's use for recreation and organized youth activities during this era. Roadways like Savannah Road and Booth Road provide the primary terrestrial links through a region heavily shaped by its riparian environment, including the prominent Lake Ramsay.