1956 Map of Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
The Baton Rouge skyline is dominated by the Capitol on this mid-century survey, which reveals the complex geography of the Mississippi River and its surrounding bayous. The river forms dramatic loops and oxbows, including the prominent False River and Raccourci Old River, signaling a landscape shaped by shifting water courses. Industrial development is visible through numerous Oil wells scattered across the Atchafalaya Basin and the river banks, while the presence of Profit Island and Cat Island highlights the intricate island-and-channel network north of the city.
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