1949 Map of Garyville

About this map

Sugar production and river transportation anchor this mid-century survey of the Mississippi River corridor. The landscape is defined by the historic long-lot land divisions extending away from the river banks, a pattern deeply ingrained in Louisiana's plantation history. Major industrial landmarks include the Columbia Sugar Mill and the Gold Mine Sugar Mill, which reflect the region's agricultural economy. The river itself serves as the central artery, flanked by the Texas and Pacific and Illinois Central railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people between riverside settlements.