1908 Map of Baton Rouge, 1921 Print
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1908 Map of Baton Rouge

USGS Topo · Published 1921

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The Mississippi River defines the landscape of this 1906 survey, twisting through a network of points and bends that shaped the early development of Baton Rouge and Plaquemine. The map documents a transition in transport, showing the intricate rail systems of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR and the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company alongside the established river economy.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1908
Date Published1921
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 19.6 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain