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1991 Map of Gonzales

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Gonzales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a sharp southern boundary for this Ascension Parish landscape, curving around Point Houmas and the industrial activity of the Darrow Oil Field. Settlement is concentrated in the northern city of Gonzales, which serves as a regional hub with Ascension College and the East Ascension High School. The surrounding areas maintain a mixture of agricultural drainage and expanding suburban pockets, evidenced by communities like Cornerview, Weber City, and Brittany.

Tracing the waterways reveals a complex drainage network including New River, Conway Bayou, and the Panama Canal. To the south, the historic riverfront community of Hillaryville sits near the levee, while Burnside and its associated Burnside Cemetery provide a record of earlier settlement patterns. The map also documents numerous local religious and educational centers, from the Sacred Heart of Mary Ch in the west to Faith Academy in the east, alongside industrial features like the Tailings Ponds near the canal.