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1971 Map of Slidell

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Slidell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Slidell expanded significantly in the early 1970s, as shown by the extensive purple-tinted updates that reflect residential and commercial growth around the traditional city core. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Bayou Bonfouca, Liberty Bayou, and Paquet Bayou, which provide a natural drainage network for the surrounding coastal plains. In the central portion of the sheet, Camp Villere occupies a large tract of land, while the nearby Slidell Airport indicates the region's developing infrastructure.

Genealogical interest is high given the concentration of family and community burial grounds, including the Dubuisson, Morgan, and Harrison cemeteries. The transition from older settlement patterns is evident along the Old Railroad Grade and around smaller communities such as Alton and Maude. Cultural and educational landmarks like Camp Salmen, the Slidell Temple, and several local schools underscore the social development of St. Tammany Parish during this era.