1983 Map of Mount Hermon

About this map

Mount Hermon and the surrounding pine-belt landscape of Washington Parish are documented in this early 1980s survey along the Louisiana-Mississippi border. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community defined by a dense network of family cemeteries and small churches, such as Mt Olive Ch and James Chapel, reflecting the genealogical heritage of the area. The terrain is carved by numerous watercourses, including the headwaters of the Tchefuncta River and the winding Silver Creek, which bisect the timbered hills. Notable landmarks like the Sunny Hill Lookout Tower and Porters Curve provide navigational anchors in a region where the economy is closely tied to the land. The proximity to Pike Co, Mississippi, is evident along the northern boundary, showing how local roads and settlements like Sunny Hill integrated across state lines during this period of rural development.