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2012 Map of Ponchatoula NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Tangipahoa River carves a winding path through this corner of Tangipahoa Parish, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and scattered riverfront settlements. Near the river's southern reach, Lees Landing and Wallace Landing serve as historical points of access to the water, while the interior is marked by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural roads. Bedico anchors the eastern side of the survey area, situated near the headwaters of Bedico Cr.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of local burial sites, including Robertson Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Howes Cem, reflecting a long-established pattern of rural residency. The presence of the Stevens Strip Airport and the Mitchell Lake Gas Field indicates the integration of light aviation and energy extraction into this largely alluvial environment, where various tributaries like Washley Cr and Cow Br drain toward the larger river system.