1939 Map of Baton Rouge

About this map

The Baton Rouge riverfront and the sprawling alluvial plains of the Mississippi River define this 1939 survey, capturing a pivotal era of regional development. The landscape is dominated by the river's winding course, marked by significant landforms like Manchac or Australia Point and Plaquemine Point. The era's economy is etched into the map through numerous river-dependent estates, such as Cottage Plantation and Lucky Plantation, alongside the industrial and educational growth in neighborhoods like Istrouma and University Gardens. Transportation networks are densely packed, featuring the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR and the Texas and Pacific RR, which facilitated trade and movement across the parish lines. Smaller rural communities and spiritual centers are well-documented, including the Bible Students Ch & Cem and Rose Hill Ch Sch & Cem, providing essential details for those tracing the social fabric of the pre-war South.