1940s Maps of St. James Parish, Louisiana

Explore 10 historic maps of St. James Parish 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 St. James Parish'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 St. James Parish's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


St. James Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Lagan
    1940 Map of Lagan
    1940 Lagan
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Bessie K, Caire, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Madewood
    1940 Map of Madewood
    1940 Madewood
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Bertie, Madewood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1941 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1941 Lac Des Allemands
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Golden Star Plantation, North Vacherie, and other nearby areas

  4. 1944 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1944 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1944 Lac Des Allemands
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Golden Star Plantation, North Vacherie, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 New Orleans
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including New Orleans, Metairie, and other nearby areas

  6. 1946 Map of Convent
    1946 Map of Convent
    1946 Convent
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Convent, Oneida, and other nearby areas

  7. 1946 Map of Lutcher
    1946 Map of Lutcher
    1946 Lutcher
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Lutcher, Gramercy, and other nearby areas

  8. 1946 Map of Petite Amite River
    1946 Map of Petite Amite River
    1946 Petite Amite River
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish, and other nearby areas

  9. 1947 Map of Donaldsonville
    1947 Map of Donaldsonville
    1947 Donaldsonville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Donaldsonville, White Hall, and other nearby areas

  10. 1947 Map of Sorrento
    1947 Map of Sorrento
    1947 Sorrento
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers St. James Parish, including Sorrento, Saint Amant, and other nearby areas

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