1939 Map of Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · Published 1965About 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.
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Editions of this 1939 Baton Rouge Map
4 editions found
Historical Maps of Baton Rouge Through Time
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1908 Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
1939 Baton Rouge
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1954 Baton Rouge
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1956 Baton Rouge
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1961 Baton Rouge
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1962 Baton Rouge
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1963 Baton Rouge
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1965 Baton Rouge
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1984 Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA