The winding Mississippi River defines the landscape of this river-centered parish, where a dense network of landings reflects a long history of waterborne commerce and travel. Prominent landings such as One Hundred Mile Landing, Hard Times Landing, and Elsie Landing line the banks, serving small settlements like Carville and Geismar. The river's influence is seen in the Philadelphia Point Revetment and the operation of the Carville-White Castle Ferry, providing critical passage across the wide channel.
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1892 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Gonzales
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · White Castle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1953 · Plaquemine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000