Old Maps of Plains, Zachary
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Plains, Zachary maps
(15)- 1906 Map of Bayou Sara
1906 Bayou Sara1906 Print · USGSThe Feliciana parishes and the Mississippi River bottomlands come to life in this early twentieth-century survey. Genealogists can trace family footprints through river-town settlements like St Francisville or find early rail stops such as Gayden Sta (Gurley P.O.) and Slaughter.3 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Zachary, 1941 Print
1939 Zachary1941 Print · USGSEast 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 - 1954 Map of Zachary, 1955 Print
1954 Zachary1955 Print · USGSThe parishes of East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing rail corridor between Zachary and Slaughter. Local historians can trace family-named sites like McHugh Cem, Shaffer Cem, and the McKowen Sch. - 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
1954 Baton Rouge1974 Print · USGSSoutheast Louisiana in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its river and rail economies. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi River and find landmarks like the Bonnet Carre Spillway and Bayou Plaquemine.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
1956 Baton Rouge1956 Print · USGSSouth Louisiana at the height of the mid-century oil boom shows a landscape of river oxbows and rising industry. Researchers can trace family roots through river towns like Scotlandville or locate early industrial sites and Oil wells near Lake Maurepas. - 1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
1961 Baton Rouge1966 Print · USGSSoutheastern Louisiana in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep river bends and sprawling coastal lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Free-Nigger Point, Donaldsonville, and the Illinois Central Railroad. - 1962 Map of Baton Rouge
1962 Baton Rouge1962 Print · USGSSouth Louisiana in the early sixties reveals a landscape of river-bend parishes and emerging interstate corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through historic river towns like Donaldsonville and Plaquemine, or follow the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through the swamp basins. - 1963 Map of Zachary, 1964 Print
1963 Zachary1964 Print · USGSEast Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes are captured here in the early sixties as rural life meets new industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Stanford Cem, Ebenezer Ch, and the streets of Zachary.4 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Zachary, 1967 Print
1963 Zachary1967 Print · USGSThe northern corridor of East Baton Rouge Parish shows a blend of river industry and growing suburban centers in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate dozens of church-linked burial sites like Azalea Rest Cem and schools such as Leland College or Southern University.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of New Roads
1983 New Roads1983 Print · USGSThe river parishes of central Louisiana are documented in the early 1980s, showcasing the winding courses of the Atchafalaya and Mississippi. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served river towns like Melville and Simmesport, or locate the Port Hudson National Cem and the State Penitentiary.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Zachary, 2012 Print
2012 Zachary2012 Print · USGSCovers Plains, including Zachary, Slaughter, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Zachary, 2015 Print
2015 Zachary2015 Print · USGSCovers Plains, including Zachary, Slaughter, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Zachary, 2018 Print
2018 Zachary2018 Print · USGSCovers Plains, including Zachary, Slaughter, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of Zachary, 2020 Print
2020 Zachary2020 Print · USGSCovers Plains, including Zachary, Slaughter, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Zachary, 2024 Print
2024 Zachary2024 Print · USGSThe growing corridor between Zachary and Slaughter is shown in this contemporary study of the parish line. Genealogists can trace family footprints across burial sites like the Young Family Cem and Zachary Public Cem.
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