1962 Map of Convent

About this map

Plantation landscapes and riverfront settlements dominate this reach of the Mississippi River in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a dense concentration of historical riverside estates, including the iconic Oak Alley Plantation, St Joseph Plantation, and Uncle Sam Plantation. These properties are clustered along the high ground of the river's natural levees, where agricultural activity meets industrial development like the Hestor Oil and Gas Field. Small communities such as Chatman Town, Romeville, and Welcome sit alongside long-established landmarks like College Point and the St Michael Ch and school. The geography is defined by the sharp contrast between the organized linear land divisions of the riverfront and the expansive wetlands to the north, which are drained by the Blind River and the Bayou des Acadiens.