1953 Map of Addis

About this map

Addis serves as a primary rail hub in this mid-century survey, where the Texas And Pacific railroad corridors meet the agricultural and industrial landscape of the Mississippi floodplains. The map illustrates a transitional economy, balancing established agricultural holdings like Myrtle Grove Plantation and Enterprise Plantation with the emerging energy sector at the Choctaw Oil Field. The complex hydrological network of the region is a central focus, featuring the intersection of the Port Allen Intracoastal Waterway and the Plaquemine Waterway. Smaller, more isolated communities such as Indian Village and Chenango are clearly defined, providing valuable locations for genealogical research. Local landmarks, including the Little Zion Ch and the Grosse Tete Bay Sch, offer a localized view of community life along the many bayous like Bayou Grosse Tete and Bayou Choctaw.