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1958 Map of Pine Grove

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pine Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Amite River meanders south through the heart of this mid-century landscape, marking the boundaries between East Feliciana, East Baton Rouge, and Livingston Parishes. This area reflects a quiet rural character defined by small settlements like Pine Grove and Grangeville in the north, and the growing community of Denham Springs at the southern edge. The map reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as Donald Chapel, St Josephs Ch, and Judson Ch, which served as the social anchors for these dispersed communities.

A strong connection to the land is evident in the numerous Gravel Pit operations along the riverbanks and the presence of rural infrastructure like the Illinois Central railroad and several Railroad Grade segments. Notable cultural sites include an Indian Mound near the river and the Girl Scout Camp north of Watson. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its detail on small family burial grounds like Claibourne Cem, Mullens Cem, and S Stafford Cem.