2012 Map of Comite

About this map

The Comite River and its dense network of tributaries, including White Bayou, Blackwater Bayou, and Beaver Bayou, define the landscape of this East Baton Rouge Parish region. By the early 21st century, the area shows a distinct transition from riparian woodlands to established residential communities. Longstanding family and local heritage is preserved in sites such as Lovett Cem, Odom Cem, and Edwards Cem, which sit alongside mid-century and modern developments like Brown Heights, Welcome Heights, and Pinewood Acres. The map also captures specialized land uses, from the youth-oriented Camp Yola Kahn near Plantation Way to the Flying J Ranch Airport in the north. This survey documents the suburban expansion of the Baton Rouge outskirts, where small landing strips and historic cemeteries remain interspersed among burgeoning neighborhoods like Sherrington Place and Crystal Place.