1981 Map of Roseland

About this map

The Tangipahoa River and the Illinois Central Gulf railroad define the north-south transit corridor of this Louisiana parish landscape. Small settlements like Fluker, Arcola, and Roseland are clustered along the rail line, while Interstate 55 runs parallel just to the west, representing the modernization of regional travel. The map is particularly rich in family and community history landmarks, including numerous small burial grounds such as Butler Temple Cem and Phillips Cem. In the west, the landscape is segmented by the St. Helena Parish and Tangipahoa Parish boundary, where many smaller tributaries like the West Natalbany River and Distillery Branch carve through the terrain. The presence of specialized features like the Fish Farm, Fluker Lookout Tower, and multiple Gravel Pits illustrates a local economy rooted in both the natural environment and resource extraction.