2012 Map of Convent

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Convent and the surrounding riverfront communities in St. James Parish are defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River and the industrial infrastructure that supports its banks. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by the river's hydrology and economic utility, featuring significant protective works like the Romeville Revetment and Belmont Revetment. The proximity of the river to industrial energy interests is clear, with the Saint Amelia Gas Field and the Romeville Gas Field appearing alongside large-scale storage and transit points such as the Saint James Terminal Rd and the Department of Energy Rd. Evidence of the river's power is recorded in the Nita Crevasse and Belmont Crevasse, marking points where the levee was breached. Smaller settlements like Chatman Town, Free Town, and Hymel provide local context near the riverside, while historic burial grounds including Saint Michael Cem and Saint James Cem anchor the community history of the region.