1900s (20th Century) Maps of Belle Amie, Louisiana

1. 1935 Map of Golden Meadow

   

   1935 Golden Meadow

   1935 Print · USGS

   Coastal Louisiana life centers on the natural levee of Bayou Lafourche during the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named schools and early settlements like Lapit, Sandas, and the Green Church.

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4. 1939 Map of Lake Felicity, 1961 Print

   

   1939 Lake Felicity

   1961 Print · USGS

   Coastal Lafourche Parish in the late 1930s is defined by its vibrant bayou culture and linear settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Galliano and Golden Meadow, finding local landmarks like Cheramie Cem and the Valere Guidry Sch.

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7. 1941 Map of Lake Felicity

   

   1941 Lake Felicity

   1941 Print · USGS

   Coastal Louisiana at the end of the thirties reveals a landscape of marshland life centered on Bayou Lafourche. Researchers can trace family roots at Golden Meadow or locate rural landmarks like Cheramie Cem and Naquin Sch.

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10. 1944 Map of Lake Felicity

    

    1944 Lake Felicity

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes appear here in the late thirties, defined by the narrow ridge of Golden Meadow and the expansive delta wetlands. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Cheramie Cem, Hebert Cem, and the Valere Guidry Sch along the bayou.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1964 Map of Golden Meadow, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Golden Meadow

    1965 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lafourche Parish in the mid-sixties shows a classic ribbon settlement pattern along the banks of Bayou Lafourche. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like St Joseph Ch and numerous family plots such as Williams Cem and Pitre Cem.

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22. 1964 Map of Lake Felicity, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Lake Felicity

    1965 Print · USGS

    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by the narrow ridge of Bayou Lafourche and an expansive network of wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Williams Cem, St Peters Ch, and the Lower Pointe au Chien Sch.

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25. 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.

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28. 1983 Map of Terrebonne Bay

    

    1983 Terrebonne Bay

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Louisiana coast in the early 1980s reveals a labyrinth of bayous and barrier islands before decades of significant shoreline change. Researchers can trace the development of the energy industry and coastal settlements like Galliano and Montegut alongside the Isles Dernieres.

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31. 1994 Map of Golden Meadow, 1995 Print

    

    1994 Golden Meadow

    1995 Print · USGS

    In the mid-nineties, the communities of Lafourche Parish remained tightly clustered along the winding course of the bayou. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through numerous sites like the St Joseph Ch Cem, Hebert Cem, and the Golden Meadow Voc-Tech Sch.

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34. 1998 Map of Golden Meadow, 2000 Print

    

    1998 Golden Meadow

    2000 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lafourche Parish life in the late nineties centered on the high ground flanking the bayou while industry pushed deep into the surrounding marsh. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Williams Cem and Hébert Cem or trace the development of Galliano.

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