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1966 Map of Bertrandville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bertrandville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bertrandville and Oakville sit on the west bank of the Mississippi River, marking a landscape where traditional riverfront settlements meet mid-century industrial and military development. This coastal Louisiana terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage and transport, including the Intracoastal Waterway and its alternate route, which carve through the wetlands of Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish. The expansion of the U S Naval Air Station (Alvin Callender Field) and the presence of the Stella Oil and Gas Field signal the era's shift toward heavy infrastructure.

Local life is anchored by community landmarks such as Sunrise Acres Ch and schools like Miller Wall Sch and Rosethorn Sch. The map reveals the transition from bayou-dependent communities along Bayou des Familles and Bayou Concession to the organized residential corridors of Concession and Augusta. From the Southern Pacific railroad tracks to the numerous drill holes scattered across the marsh, the map documents a region balancing its natural hydrology with the demands of the modern oil and maritime economy.