1947 Map of Donaldsonville

About this map

Donaldsonville serves as the focal point of this Mississippi River study, situated at the bend where the Texas and Pacific railroad lines converge. The landscape is defined by the transition from the river's levees to the expansive wetlands south of Bayou Napolean. This mid-century view captures the industrial and agricultural character of the region, highlighted by the Saulsberg Refinery and the sprawling Delia Plantation. Transport networks are densely mapped, showing the Illinois Central railroad serving riverside settlements like Lemannville and Lauderdale. Farther inland, the rural infrastructure is visible through landmarks such as the Brulie Maurin Sch and the Seatra Canal. The map meticulously preserves the land grant lines and parish boundaries between Ascension, St. James, and Assumption, providing a clear look at the historical property divisions that shaped this sugar-producing corridor during the post-war era.