1950s Maps of Downtown East, Downtown Development District

Explore 3 historic maps of Downtown East 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 Downtown East'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.
  • 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Downtown East's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Downtown East, Downtown Development District maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Baton Rouge West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Baton Rouge West, 1954 Print
    1953 Baton Rouge West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown East, including Baton Rouge, Port Allen, and other nearby areas

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

  3. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Baton Rouge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown East, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other nearby areas

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