1950 Map of Slidell

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain defines the southern boundary of this coastal parish landscape, where the intricate network of the West Pearl River and Pearl River delta dominates the eastern border. This mid-century revision captures the region during a period of transition, showing the expansion of Slidell and North Slidell alongside established rail routes like the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and the Southern railroad. The map preserves the location of rural community centers such as Hickory and Florenville, as well as several smaller hamlets like St Tammany Corner and Alton. In the west, the St Tammany State Game Forest and State Game Refuge protect the wetlands near Goose Point. Cultural landmarks including the Forest Glen School, Peace Grove Church, and Parker Cem provide essential data for those tracing local family history and the development of the Piney Woods and bayou communities.