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1934 Map of Springfield

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Lake Maurepas and the intricate bayou networks of Livingston Parish dominate this 1932 survey, which was compiled in part from Air Corps aerial photography. The landscape is defined by the winding Amite River and Tickfaw River, where numerous landings like Gunboat Ldg and Warsaw Ldg facilitated local transport and trade before the modernization of the regional road system.

Social and educational life in the early 1930s is represented by a variety of community hubs, including the Hungarian Sch and the Rosenwald Sch, reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of the era. Smaller settlements such as Springfield, Killian, and Whitehall are connected by early state highways and water crossings like Romes Ferry. The survey also documents family and faith landmarks such as Davidson Cem, Sweet Kingdom Ch, and James Chapel, providing essential geographic data for genealogical research in this swampy, river-fed terrain.