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2020 Map of Whitehall

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Whitehall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Amite River meanders through this portion of Livingston Parish, defining a landscape of low-lying ridges and complex waterways. The settlement of Maurepas serves as a focal point near the confluence of the river and Bayou Barbary, while smaller communities like Whitehall and Verdun are scattered along the local road network. The map reveals the intricate geography of the region's swampy interior, featuring named landforms such as Browns Ridge, Dempsey Ridge, and Indian Camp Ridge that rise above the surrounding wetlands.

Waterborne transit and historical access points are evident through several named landings, including Horse Bluff Landing and Union Landing. For those researching local families, numerous small burial grounds are documented, such as Pine Grove Cem, Redding Cem, and the Maurepas Cem. The extensive network of bayous and canals, including the Chinquapin Canal and Petite Amite River, underscores the historical reliance on these waterways for movement through the dense terrain.