
The Comite River and several southern bayous define the landscape east of the state capital during a period of significant suburban expansion. New residential developments like Broadmoor, Castlewood, and Red Oak emerge alongside established landmarks such as the Baton Rouge Depot and the Downtown Airport. The map documents a transition from rural tracts to organized neighborhoods, evidenced by the proliferation of community infrastructure including Broadmoor High Sch and St Thomas More Sch.
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5 editions found
1906 · Bayou Sara
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Zachary
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Watson
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1953 · Baton Rouge West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Plaquemine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · St. Gabriel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000