1950s Maps of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Explore 23 historic maps of Pointe Coupee Parish 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.

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Pointe Coupee Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Maringouin, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Maringouin, 1954 Print
    1953 Maringouin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Maringouin and the Atchafalaya basin edge appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the East Protection Levee. Genealogists can locate community anchors like St Peter Cem, Little Zion Ch, and the Upper Maringouin Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of New Roads, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of New Roads, 1954 Print
    1953 New Roads
    1954 Print · USGS
    Pointe Coupee Parish in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the massive curves of the False River and the active Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near NEW ROADS, St Catherine Chapel, and schools like Rosenwald Sch.

  3. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Port Hudson, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Port Hudson, 1955 Print
    1954 Port Hudson
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Mississippi is captured here at the intersection of five Louisiana parishes. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Hermitage P.O., Beech Grove Ch No 2 Cem, and the historic Port Hudson riverfront.

  5. 1954 Map of Walls, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Walls, 1955 Print
    1954 Walls
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River's shifting course in the mid-1950s defines this West Baton Rouge landscape of landings and plantations. Researchers can locate family roots at Walls, trace the Texas and Pacific rail line, or find the Indian Mounds near Bueche.

  6. 1954 Map of Elm Park, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Elm Park, 1955 Print
    1954 Elm Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    West Feliciana Parish in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of deep creek valleys and historic estates like Troy Plantation and Cottage Plantation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Starhill Cem and rural nodes like Beechwood or the Rosendwald Sch.

  7. 1954 Map of Fordoche, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Fordoche, 1955 Print
    1954 Fordoche
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pointe Coupee Parish reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Missouri Pacific railroad and winding bayous. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Bailey Cem, Sunlight Ch, and the petroleum operations at Lottie Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Erwinville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Erwinville, 1955 Print
    1954 Erwinville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Louisiana bayou country in the mid-1950s is mapped here in detail along the False River oxbow and the parish boundary. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Peters Church Cemetery, Torbert Post Office, and the Missouri Pacific rail line.

  9. 1954 Map of Grosse Tete, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Grosse Tete, 1955 Print
    1954 Grosse Tete
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Bayou Grosse Tete corridor in the 1950s shows a landscape of narrow levee settlements and active rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Rosedale, Slacks, and Grosse Tete, or locate landmarks like St Joseph Cem and Rose Hill Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Artonish, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Artonish, 1966 Print
    1954 Artonish
    1966 Print · USGS
    The riverfronts of Concordia Parish and Wilkinson County are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of significant hydraulic engineering and transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Shaw Plantation, Singleton Cem, and the old military outpost at Fort Adams.

  11. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Baton Rouge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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

  12. 1955 Map of Artonish
    1955 Map of Artonish
    1955 Artonish
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wilkinson County and Concordia Parish in the mid-fifties are defined here by the massive plantations and river landings along the winding Mississippi River. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like Royal Oak Ch & Cem, Fort Adams, and the Torras Community Sch.

  13. 1955 Map of Osca Bayou
    1955 Map of Osca Bayou
    1955 Osca Bayou
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Atchafalaya Basin in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of deep bayous and growing oil production. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life in Maringouin or find remote river landmarks like Butte La Rose and the Happytown Oil Field.

  14. 1955 Map of Fordoche
    1955 Map of Fordoche
    1955 Fordoche
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pointe Coupee Parish reveals a landscape of massive flood control projects and active bayou life during the 1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Argyle Plantation or the Zion Traveler Ch & Cem and trace the early development of the Fordoche Oil Field.

  15. 1955 Map of Batchelor
    1955 Map of Batchelor
    1955 Batchelor
    1955 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the massive impact of cutoffs and flood control projects on local parishes. Researchers can trace the sprawling Penitentiary Farm at Angola or locate family roots at St Marys Ch & Cem and Lacour Plantation.

  16. 1955 Map of Odenburg
    1955 Map of Odenburg
    1955 Odenburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country comes alive in the mid-1950s as it transitions from a landing-based economy to modern rail and flood control. Researchers can trace family sites at Jacoby Chapel & Cem or locate historic river landings like Hicks Ldg and Speer Ldg.

  17. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.

  18. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Baton Rouge
    1956 Print · USGS
    South 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.

  19. 1958 Map of Artonish
    1958 Map of Artonish
    1958 Artonish
    1958 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Mississippi and the bottomlands of Louisiana meet here in the late fifties as massive engineering projects began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Stamps Plantation or locate rural landmarks such as Royal Oak Ch & Cem and the Texas and Pacific RR.

  20. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).

  21. 1959 Map of Osca Bayou, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Osca Bayou, 1960 Print
    1959 Osca Bayou
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Atchafalaya Basin in the late fifties was a landscape of remote bayous and emerging oil fields. Genealogists can trace family names at St Peter Cem or explore the rail-linked settlements of Maringouin and Musson.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Fordoche, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Fordoche, 1962 Print
    1959 Fordoche
    1962 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river country is captured here in the late fifties, as the oil industry began to shape the landscape of Pointe Coupee Parish. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cottonwood Cem., Argyle Plantation, and the Sunlight Ch. near Blanks.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Palmetto, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Palmetto, 1962 Print
    1959 Palmetto
    1962 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish is mapped here just before the 1960s, showing the intersection of heavy industry, rail transport, and deep-water management. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Godeau Cem., rural schools like Krotz Springs Sch., and the early footprints of the Melville Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available

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