1950s Maps of Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Explore 9 historic maps of Ascension Parish from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ascension Parish's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Ascension Parish's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Ascension Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of St. Gabriel, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of St. Gabriel, 1954 Print
    1953 St. Gabriel
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including Baton Rouge, St. George, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of Prairieville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Prairieville, 1954 Print
    1953 Prairieville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including St. George, Prairieville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1953 Map of French Settlement, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of French Settlement, 1954 Print
    1953 French Settlement
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including French Settlement, Port Vincent, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Gonzales, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Gonzales, 1955 Print
    1953 Gonzales
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including Gonzales, Sorrento, and other nearby areas

  5. 1953 Map of Carville, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Carville, 1963 Print
    1953 Carville
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including Southwood, Cannonburg, and other nearby areas

  6. 1954 Map of Petite Amite River
    1954 Map of Petite Amite River
    1954 Petite Amite River
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including Livingston Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, and other nearby areas

  7. 1954 Map of Gonzales
    1954 Map of Gonzales
    1954 Gonzales
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including Gonzales, Sorrento, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Baton Rouge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Baton Rouge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ascension Parish, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other nearby areas

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