1930s Maps of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Explore 4 historic maps of Baton Rouge from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Baton Rouge's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Baton Rouge's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Baton Rouge, LA maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Denham Springs
    1934 Map of Denham Springs
    1934 Denham Springs
    1934 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river parishes come to life in the early 1930s as settlement spreads from the railroads into the bayous. Genealogists can trace family names at Broussard Grove Ch, locate the Rosenwald Sch, or find the old French Settlement Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Zachary, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Zachary, 1941 Print
    1939 Zachary
    1941 Print · USGS
    East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes are documented here in the late 1930s, showing the vital rail-and-river economy before modern suburbanization. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Leland College, Goodhope Ch, and the many cemeteries along White Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1939 Map of Denham Springs, 1942 Print
    1939 Map of Denham Springs, 1942 Print
    1939 Denham Springs
    1942 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country comes alive in this pre-war survey of the Amite River basin during its transition to the modern highway era. Researchers can locate family roots at St Josephs Ch & Cem, track the old French Settlement Ferry, or find the Hoo Shoo Too Club.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1939 Map of Baton Rouge, 1947 Print
    1939 Map of Baton Rouge, 1947 Print
    1939 Baton Rouge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Baton Rouge and the Mississippi River transition from a plantation-based economy to a burgeoning rail hub just before World War II. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like Poplar Grove Plantation, Rose Hill Ch Sch & Cem, and the riverfront at Port Allen.
    4 unique versions available

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