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1962 Map of Donaldsonville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Donaldsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Donaldsonville serves as the focal point of this riverbend landscape, situated where the Mississippi River meets the head of Bayou Lafourche. The 1960s riverfront reflects a deep history of sugar production and river commerce, evidenced by the numerous named estates such as Dugas Plantation, Union Plantation, and St Mary Plantation. These agricultural tracts, bounded by an extensive levee system, are bisected by the Texas and Pacific railroad, which provided a vital link between the river settlements and inland markets.

Industrial development is visible at the Lapice Oil Field, while the community’s social fabric is recorded through several educational and religious sites. Labels identify the Lowery High Sch, Ascension High Sch, and the Ebenezer & Mt Zion Cem near Darrow. The map also preserves local place names like Bringier Point and the small settlement at Brulie Maurin, offering a detailed look at the parish boundaries between Ascension, St. James, and Assumption.