1950s Maps of Port Barre, Louisiana

Explore 3 historic maps of Port Barre 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Port Barre's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Port Barre, LA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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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