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2015 Map of Whitehall

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Whitehall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Whitehall and Maurepas serve as central points in this Louisiana landscape, where the Amite River winds through a complex system of islands and bayous. The settlement pattern is defined by river access, with numerous landings such as Tiger Bluff Landing, Catfish Landing, and Union Landing marking the banks of the Amite and Tickfaw River. This network of waterways and low-lying land includes distinctive features like Ficklin Island and Steam Island, reflecting the river-based commerce and transportation that has historically shaped Livingston Parish.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including Maurepas Cem, Pine Grove Cem, and Pennington Cem. The terrain is characterized by subtle ridges like Indian Camp Ridge and Browns Ridge, which provided higher ground for early roads such as Gum Swamp Rd and La 444. The presence of the Chinquapin Canal and Bayou Chene Blanc further illustrates the intricate hydraulic history of this coastal plain region.