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Old Maps of Lafitte, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

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  1. 1892 Map of Barataria
    1892 Map of Barataria
    1892 Barataria
    1892 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes appear in the late nineteenth century as a sprawling network of marshlands and navigable bayous. Researchers can trace the early rail influence of the N. O. F. J. & G. I. R. R. and locate family landmarks like John the Fool Island and the settlement of Barataria.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1962 Map of Barataria, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Barataria, 1966 Print
    1962 Barataria
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the early 1960s reveals a unique intersection of delta settlements and a booming petroleum industry. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through recorded sites like Fleming Cem and Lafitte Cem or the industrial footprint of the Lafitte Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1963 Map of New Orleans
    1963 Map of New Orleans
    1963 New Orleans
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-twentieth century reveals a complex world of bayou settlements, expanding oil fields, and vital rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through river towns like Thibodaux or follow the Southern Pacific line through Franklin and Patterson.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of New Orleans
    1966 Map of New Orleans
    1966 New Orleans
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-1960s reveals a transition from traditional bayou life to an intensive offshore oil and gas economy. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR through Morgan City or locate the Eugene Island Lighthouse among the delta's shifting marshes.
  22. 1973 Map of Barataria, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Barataria, 1976 Print
    1973 Barataria
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the early 1970s shows a landscape of traditional bayou life meeting heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the community of Barataria near St Anthony Ch while mapping the vast reach of the South Barataria Oil and Gas Field.
  25. 1973 Map of Lafitte, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lafitte, 1976 Print
    1973 Lafitte
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the early 1970s shows a landscape of traditional bayou settlements and rising industrial waterways. Genealogists can locate specific family burial grounds like Coulon Cem and Fisher Cem along the banks of Bayou Barataria.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1983 Map of New Orleans
    1983 Map of New Orleans
    1983 New Orleans
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Louisiana in the early eighties reveals a landscape where the urban density of New Orleans meets the vast wetlands of the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area. Genealogists and historians can trace the traditional bayou settlements of Houma and Thibodaux alongside major rail lines like the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1995 Map of Lafitte, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Lafitte, 1999 Print
    1995 Lafitte
    1999 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the mid-nineties shows a landscape defined by the intersection of family heritage and the oil industry. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Little Village Cem and Lafitte Cem or trace the New Orleans and Lower Coast rail line.
  34. 2012 Map of Barataria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Barataria, 2012 Print
    2012 Barataria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish appears as a complex maze of marshes and industry in the early 2010s. Genealogists can locate family sites like Fleming Cem near Jean Lafitte, while researchers can trace the reach of the South Barataria Oil and Gas Field.
  37. 2012 Map of Lafitte, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lafitte, 2012 Print
    2012 Lafitte
    2012 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the early 2010s reveals a landscape where deep-rooted bayou communities like Lafitte meet modern energy infrastructure. Researchers can locate local burial sites such as Coulon Cem and Little Village Cem or trace the industrial reach of the Alliance Oil and Gas Field.
  40. 2015 Map of Barataria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Barataria, 2015 Print
    2015 Barataria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish lives at the edge of the marsh and the gulf, where settlements like Jean Lafitte and Barataria follow the natural ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Fleming Cem and the waters of Bayou Perot.
  43. 2015 Map of Lafitte, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lafitte, 2015 Print
    2015 Lafitte
    2015 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes come into focus in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and the Barataria Bay Waterway. Researchers can locate several family burial grounds including Little Village Cem and Adams Cem near the historic settlements of Lafitte and Barataria.
  46. 2018 Map of Barataria, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Barataria, 2018 Print
    2018 Barataria
    2018 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the late 2010s shows a community built at the edge of the wetlands, where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the marsh. Genealogists and locals can trace family sites at Saint Anthony Cem or explore the boundaries of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
  49. 2018 Map of Lafitte, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lafitte, 2018 Print
    2018 Lafitte
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson and Plaquemines Parish wetlands are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intricate bayous and canals of the lower delta. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites including Fisher Cem and Little Village Cem, or trace the riverbank communities of Gloria and Ollie.
  52. 2020 Map of Lafitte, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lafitte, 2020 Print
    2020 Lafitte
    2020 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish settlements and the Mississippi River's bend are documented in this recent survey. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small burial sites like Little Village Cem and the riverfront communities of Jesuits Bend and Ollie.
  55. 2020 Map of Barataria, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Barataria, 2020 Print
    2020 Barataria
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson Parish wetlands are captured here at the start of the 2020s, showing the intersection of bayou settlements and conservation lands. Genealogists can locate family sites at Fleming Cem or Saint Anthony Cem and trace the waterways of Barataria and Isle Bonne.
  58. 2024 Map of Lafitte, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lafitte, 2024 Print
    2024 Lafitte
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish in the early twenty-first century remains a world of winding bayous and family-named cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local heritage through sites like Little Village Cem and Fisher Cem or follow the historic shoreline settlements from Jesuit Bend to Jean Lafitte.
  61. 2024 Map of Barataria, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Barataria, 2024 Print
    2024 Barataria
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson Parish appears here in the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by its deep connection to the water. Researchers can trace family sites at Fleming Cem and Saint Anthony Cem or explore the wetlands of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
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