Gonzales and the surrounding Ascension Parish landscape are defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River and an intricate network of waterways like the New River, Bayou Francois, and the Panama Canal. This area reflects a deep-rooted community history, visible through the high density of religious and family burial sites, including the Saint Theresa of Avila Catholic Cem and the Hope Haven Mausoleum and Cem. The terrain transitions from the river’s edge at Point Houmas toward the developed centers of Burnside, Sorrento, and Hillaryville.
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1892 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Gonzales
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · White Castle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Denham Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Convent
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Donaldsonville
USGS Topo · 1:31,680