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1942 Map of Walkiah Bluff

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Walkiah Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Pearl River and Bogue Chitto River define this intricate 1940s landscape, where a labyrinth of waterways like Nancys Reach and Auglin Slough carve through the St. Tammany Parish wetlands. The map documents an era of timber extraction, evidenced by the extensive Logging Railroad Grade cutting across the southern terrain. This industrial footprint contrasts with the scattered rural landmarks of the period, including Hebron Ch and numerous family burial grounds such as Thomas Cem and Parker Cem.

The presence of high ground is noted at distinct locations such as Walkiah Bluff and Stewarts Bluff, which provide relief from the surrounding Swamp. Water bodies including Black Lake and Circle Lake further illustrate the complex hydrology of the lower river basin before modern changes. For those researching local families, the inclusion of remote sites like Mc Gee Cem and Keller Cem provides specific data points for early 20th-century settlement patterns.