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1942 Map of Wilmer

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

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Chefuncte River winds southward through this 1940s landscape, serving as the boundary between Washington Parish and Tangipahoa Parish. The settlement pattern is defined by scattered family-named cemeteries and rural institutions located along the State Highway system. In the western portion of the map, the community of Wilmer serves as a local hub, supported by the Wilmer Ch and nearby Cutrer Sch.

Tracing the numerous tributaries like Chappepeela Creek and Taylor Creek reveals a heavily forested terrain punctuated by small family landholdings. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites identified, including the Brumfield Cem, Walker Cem, and Lowery Cem. The southeastern corner shows the Sacred Heart Ch and Sharp Cem near the banks of Gorman Creek, illustrating the decentralized nature of these rural Louisiana parish communities during the mid-twentieth century.