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1963 Map of Springfield

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Livingston Parish and Tangipahoa Parish meet amidst a dense network of waterways leading to the northern shores of Lake Maurepas. This landscape is defined by the convergence of the Amite River, Tickfaw River, and the Tangipahoa River, each winding through complex swamp environments like Gum Swamp and Big Branch. The settlement pattern follows the high ground and riverbanks, with numerous historical landings such as Tiger Bluff Landing and Neal Landing marking the transition from water-based transport to the inland roads.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated around Springfield and Albany, including the Albany-Springfield High Sch and distinctive congregations like the Hungarian Ch and St Margaret Ch. The presence of the Illinois Central Railroad in the north contrasts with the southern bayous, where the Chinquapin Canal and Bayou Barbary remain central to the region's character. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named features, from the McLin Cem to landmarks like Saulsetstock Bluff and Duncans Bluff.