2015 Map of Belle Rose

About this map

Donaldsonville and the winding course of the Mississippi River anchor this 2015 study of the river parish landscape. The map captures the distinctive long-lot settlement patterns characteristic of southern Louisiana, where property lines extend away from the Mississippi River and Bayou Lafourche. A series of historic community names like Belle Alliance, Belle Rose, and Bruly Saint Martin line the waterways, reflecting the region's French-influenced heritage and agricultural development. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds documented, including Saint Martins Cem, Emanuel Cem, and Saint Jules Cem. The drainage network, featuring McCall Bayou, Bayou Napoleon, and Bayou Crouix, illustrates the complex hydrologic system that has shaped the growth of settlements like Klotzville, Smoke Bend, and Palo Alto over generations.