1939 Map of Slidell
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1939 Map of Slidell

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain defines the southern edge of this 1930s landscape, where the bayous and marshes of St. Tammany Parish meet the growing rail hubs of Slidell and Lacombe. The map documents a period when the timber and transit economy relied heavily on water access, noting several Head of Navigation points along Bayou Lacombe and Bayou Bonfouca. Cultural life is deeply rooted in local institutions like the Sacred Heart Ch & Sch and Bonfouca St Genevieve Ch, while the industrial footprint of the New Mobile and Northern and the Engineer District railroads shows the region's connectivity. Public works and conservation efforts are also visible through the Huey P Long Fish Hatchery and the U S Forest Service Observation Tower, reflecting the era's focus on land management and natural resources.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 21.8 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain