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1954 Map of Grosse Tete

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grosse Tete
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Bayou Grosse Tete anchors a landscape defined by the intersection of water and rail transport during the mid-1950s. The settlement pattern follows the narrow levees and the diagonal path of the Texas and Pacific railroad, which links the communities of Rosedale, Grosse Tete, and Slacks. This era shows a transition from purely river-dependent commerce to a rail-and-road economy, with many homes and churches like Mt Gullion Ch and Rose Hill Ch clustered along the natural levees.

Beyond the primary settlements, the map reveals a network of smaller locales such as Webre and essential community landmarks including Shady Grove Sch and St Joseph Cem. The surrounding wetlands are marked by numerous waterways like Choctaw Bayou, Bayou Tommy, and Grand Bayou, illustrating the complex drainage system of Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parishes. An Oil Well signifies the burgeoning industrial activity within the low-lying terrain during this period.