2015 Map of Donaldsonville

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Mississippi River bends sharply at Bringier Point and Point Houmas, defining the geography of this three-parish border region. The city of Donaldsonville sits at the head of Bayou Lafourche, its grid of streets such as Houmas St and St Patrick St reflecting its status as a riverfront hub. The landscape is marked by historical plantation-era settlements like Lemannville, Salsburg, Lauderdale, and Union that follow the natural levees of the river. Genealogists can find several established burial grounds, including the Ascension Catholic Cem in the city and rural sites like Philippian Cem and Mount Calvary Cem. To the south and west, the terrain transitions into a complex drainage network featuring Bayou Napoleon, Bayou Verret, and the Seatra Canal, illustrating the sophisticated water management required in this low-lying coastal environment.