1991 Map of Gonzales

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the southwestern edge of this landscape, bending sharply around Point Houmas near the settlements of Hillaryville and Burnside. In the early 1990s, the area reflects a transition from riverfront operations to the expanding suburban footprint of Gonzales. This growth is anchored by institutions like Ascension College and East Ascension High Sch, while older community foundations remain visible through numerous neighborhood churches such as Sacred Heart of Mary Ch and St Landry Ch. To the south and east, the industrial character of Ascension Parish becomes more pronounced, evidenced by the Panama Canal waterway and significant Tailings Ponds that interrupt the drainage of Bayou Conway. The map provides a detailed look at the local infrastructure of the era, from the residential streets of Weber City to the more rural outliers like Brittany.