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1962 Map of Comite

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Comite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Comite River meanders through this portion of East Baton Rouge Parish, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian corridors and early 1960s suburban expansion. Growing residential pockets like Brown Heights, Zion City, and Greendale appear alongside established rural settlements such as Central and Comite. This era shows a transition where traditional land use meets modern infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous Sandpits found near the riverbanks and the presence of Glen Oaks High Sch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, particularly the numerous rural cemeteries including Edwards Cem, Devall Cem, and Youngblood Cem. The religious life of the parish is well-documented through scattered churches like Friendship Ch, Little Rock Ch, and St Luke Ch. Numerous smaller waterways, including Blackwater Bayou and Beaver Bayou, lattice the terrain between major thoroughfares such as Sullivan Road and Wax Road.