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1968 Map of Ponchatoula

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ponchatoula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Ponchatoula and the southern edge of Hammond dominate this late 1960s survey, illustrating a landscape transitioning through suburban growth and interstate development. The Illinois Central railroad remains a central spine through the region, connecting the residential cores of Ponchatoula and the nearby settlement of Wadesboro. Beyond the towns, the terrain gives way to the low-lying waters of South Slough and the Natalbany River, while the Anderson Canal reflects local efforts to manage the marshy environment of Tangipahoa Parish.

Local history is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Wetmore Cem and Arnold Cem. The map identifies essential civic and social infrastructure, from the Armory and Radio Tower (WFPR) to specialized education sites like Perrin High Sch and Greenville Park High Sch. Of particular interest to genealogists are the rural churches, including French Corner Ch and New Mt Pleasant Ch, which anchored outlying neighborhoods during this era.