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1942 Map of Pride

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Pride
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Amite River winds through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking the intersection of East Baton Rouge, St. Helena, and Livingston Parishes. During the early 1940s, this region was defined by its dense network of waterways and scattered rural communities. Small settlements like Pride, Baywood, and Chaney served as local hubs, connected by the burgeoning paths of State Highway No 37 and State Highway No 109.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and community centers. The map documents numerous burial sites and houses of worship, including Stony Point Cem, Fairchild Cem, and Saulteis Chapel. The placement of the Harrell Sch and timber-related sites like Dennis Mills provides insight into the mid-century social and industrial fabric of these Louisiana parishes before later 20th-century development altered the rural character.