1940s Maps of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana

Explore 6 historic maps of Jean Lafitte from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Jean Lafitte's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Jean Lafitte's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Jean Lafitte, LA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Bertrandville
    1940 Map of Bertrandville
    1940 Bertrandville
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the start of the 1940s reveals a world of riverfront settlements and canal-driven industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bertrandville, locate St Johns Ch, and find long-standing landmarks like Woodlawn Sch along the Mississippi River.

  2. 1941 Map of Barataria
    1941 Map of Barataria
    1941 Barataria
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish appears at the dawn of the 1940s, where the Mississippi River meets a vast network of bayous and wetlands. Genealogists can trace family roots in Barataria and Jesuit Bend, or locate historic local landmarks like Fisher Sch No 1 and the Lafitte P O.

  3. 1942 Map of Lake Cataouatche East
    1942 Map of Lake Cataouatche East
    1942 Lake Cataouatche East
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes are revealed in the early 1940s, documenting a landscape of expansive lakes and intricate bayous. Historians can trace early navigation routes through the Intracoastal Waterway and identify remote settlements like Bouquet des Chenes near Couba Island.

  4. 1944 Map of Barataria
    1944 Map of Barataria
    1944 Barataria
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish appears as a intricate network of tidal bayous and marshes in the years during World War II. Genealogists and historians can trace the early settlement footprints of Lafitte P O, Villere, and the local Fisher Sch No 1.

  5. 1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 New Orleans
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana and the Mississippi delta are captured here just after the war, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists can trace family settlements along Bayou Teche or identify rail stops for the Illinois Central and Texas & Pacific lines.

  6. 1947 Map of Bertrandville
    1947 Map of Bertrandville
    1947 Bertrandville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the edge of the Mississippi delta shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and deep-marsh waterways. Trace family roots and local history at Bertrandville, Crown Point, and Oakville, or locate the St Johns Ch and early schools.

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