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1961 Map of Sun

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Gulf Mobile And Ohio RR serves as a central artery for the river-rich landscape of St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, connecting settlements like Sun and Bush during the early 1960s. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways where the Bogue Chitto River and the Pearl River diverge into numerous channels and bayous, creating a mosaic of swampy islands such as Louie Island and Pen Island.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, including the Junior High Sch near Simmons and over twenty named burial sites like Lavinghouse Cem and Galloway Cem. The presence of the Waldheim Lookout Tower and multiple Gravel Pit operations reflects the local economy and land management of the era. The transition from timber and transport to small rural communities is evident in the cluster of churches, such as the Church of God, which anchored these riverine settlements.