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1981 Map of Roseland

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Roseland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Tangipahoa River carves a winding path along the eastern edge of this landscape, anchoring a corridor of rail and road infrastructure that defined the region's growth. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad runs parallel to U.S. 51, connecting the established settlements of Tangipahoa, Fluker, Arcola, and Roseland. This alignment illustrates a classic developmental pattern where the rail line dictated the placement of town centers and industry, including several Gravel Pits and a large Fish Farm near the Fluker Lookout Tower.

Away from the main transit corridor, the terrain transitions into a web of watercourses such as the West Natalbany River and Little Natalbany River. These rural reaches are dotted with local landmarks significant to family historians, including the Arcola-Roseland Cem, Big Zion Cem, and Watson Cem. Educational and spiritual centers like the Woodland Sch and Kedron Ch are scattered across the parish line, reflecting the distributed nature of the rural community in the early 1980s.