2020 Map of Convent

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a deep bend through St. James Parish, anchoring a landscape shaped by historical river breaches and sugar-country settlements. Along the river's winding path, legacy landmarks like Nita Crevasse and Belmont Crevasse indicate points where the levee once failed, permanently altering the local topography. The eastern and western banks are lined with historic communities including Convent, St. James, and Romeville, where the linear property patterns of old plantations are still visible in the road network. Genealogists can find significant local records at Saint Michael Cem, Saint James Cem, and Celestin Cem. To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense wetlands of the Blind River basin, while industrial infrastructure like the Capline Tank Rd and Department of Energy Rd signifies the modern energy corridor that now parallels these traditional riverfront settlements.