Old Maps of Union, Louisiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Union with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Union has changed over the decades.


Union, LA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Donaldsonville
    1892 Map of Donaldsonville
    1892 Donaldsonville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Louisiana river life in the early 1890s centered on the great meanders and landings of the river parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Donaldsonville, locate the Indian Mounds, and see the impact of the Nita Crevasse on the shoreline.
    12 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Donaldsonville, 1953 Print
    1939 Map of Donaldsonville, 1953 Print
    1939 Donaldsonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's river parishes are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and its rich agricultural traditions. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous combined school and church sites like Little Zion Sch Ch & Cem or the sprawling riverside Monroe Plantation.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Donaldsonville
    1947 Map of Donaldsonville
    1947 Donaldsonville
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor near Donaldsonville comes to life in this mid-century survey of the river's winding path and industrial shoreline. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Texas and Pacific, find the Saulsberg Refinery, and locate rural landmarks like the Brulie Maurin Sch.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Baton Rouge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Louisiana in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep river bends and sprawling coastal lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Free-Nigger Point, Donaldsonville, and the Illinois Central Railroad.

  7. 1962 Map of Baton Rouge
    1962 Map of Baton Rouge
    1962 Baton Rouge
    1962 Print · USGS
    South Louisiana in the early sixties reveals a landscape of river-bend parishes and emerging interstate corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through historic river towns like Donaldsonville and Plaquemine, or follow the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through the swamp basins.

  8. 1962 Map of Donaldsonville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Donaldsonville, 1963 Print
    1962 Donaldsonville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River parishes of Ascension and St. James are shown here in the early sixties as industrial oil fields began to emerge alongside historic riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Michael Cem, Burnside Cem, and the small community of Brulie Maurin.

  9. 1962 Map of Donaldsonville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Donaldsonville, 1963 Print
    1962 Donaldsonville
    1963 Print · USGS
    Louisiana river life in the early sixties is anchored by the historic bend at Donaldsonville and the surrounding plantation tracts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named lands like Dugas Plantation or locate local landmarks including Ebenezer & Mt Zion Cemetery and the Lapice Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Donaldsonville
    1965 Map of Donaldsonville
    1965 Donaldsonville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor south of Baton Rouge comes into focus in the 1960s, showing a transition between plantation heritage and the petroleum age. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Belle Helene Plantation, Brulie Maurin, and St Landry Ch Cem.

  11. 1983 Map of Ponchatoula, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ponchatoula, 1984 Print
    1983 Ponchatoula
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Pontchartrain Basin and the River Parishes come into focus during the early 1980s, showcasing the region's complex water-dependent geography. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and explore landmarks from Pass Manchac to Donaldsonville.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1999 Map of Donaldsonville, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Donaldsonville, 2000 Print
    1999 Donaldsonville
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor near Donaldsonville appears at a moment of industrial change at the close of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Union Plantation, Buena Vista Cem, and Brulie Maurin.

  13. 2024 Map of Donaldsonville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Donaldsonville, 2024 Print
    2024 Donaldsonville
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river bends of Ascension and St. James Parishes are documented here in detail, showcasing the historic layout of DONALDSONVILLE and its surrounding river road settlements. Genealogists can trace family locations through numerous sites like Philippian Cem, Mount Bethel Baptist Church Cem, and Aben.

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