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1963 Map of Baton Rouge West

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Baton Rouge West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this 1963 survey, dividing the industrial infrastructure of Port Allen from the expanding urban core of Baton Rouge. The western bank is defined by its maritime and agricultural legacy, featuring the Poplar Grove Plantation and the vital transit hub at Greater Baton Rouge Port, where the Intracoastal Waterway connects to the main river channel. Smaller settlements like Cinclare and Brusly Landing dot the levee system, showing a landscape transition from sugar agriculture to industrial rail corridors.

On the eastern shore, the map documents a dense network of neighborhoods including Istrouma and Delmont Place, anchored by the expansive campus of Louisiana State University and A & M College. The city's mid-century footprint is meticulously detailed with its diverse educational institutions, from McKinley High Sch to the School for Blind, alongside civic landmarks like the State Capitol and the National Cem.