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2015 Map of Ponchatoula NE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ponchatoula NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Tangipahoa River and Bedico Creek define this section of Tangipahoa Parish, where the waterways historically served as vital corridors for transportation and commerce. The landscape is dotted with small settlements such as Lees Landing, Bedico, and Wallace Landing, reflecting a pattern of river-oriented development. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including Robertson Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Edwards Cem, are scattered across the terrain, providing essential data points for genealogical research and local history studies.

Several smaller tributaries like Dixie Br, Sims Cr, and Black Bayou create a network of drainage feeding into the larger river systems. The transition from agricultural and timber lands to settled areas is evidenced by the names of local roads and landmarks, such as Stevens Strip and Carpenter's Landing Rd. This survey documents the area's physical geography and human footprint before further modern expansion altered the character of these riverside communities.