1963 Map of Baton Rouge West

About this map

Baton Rouge and the surrounding river parishes are captured here in a period of significant mid-century transition. The west bank is dominated by a mix of historic agricultural roots and heavy industrial development, featuring the Poplar Grove Plantation and Cinclare alongside the expanding infrastructure of the Greater Baton Rouge Port. The Mississippi River serves as the central artery, with the Mississippi River Bridge and a ferry crossing connecting the urban core to Port Allen. On the east bank, the landscape is defined by the Louisiana State University and A & M College campus and its associated lakes, including University Lake and College Lake. The map reveals a dense network of educational and religious institutions, from McKinley High Sch to St Joseph Academy, reflecting the post-war growth of neighborhoods like Eden Park and Delmont Place.