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1932 Map of Hahnville NE

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Hahnville NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the landscape of this 1932 survey, winding through the heart of St. Charles and Jefferson Parishes. Settlement patterns closely follow the riverbank, where established communities like Destrehan, St Rose, and Ama are linked by a complex network of transportation. The map reveals a transition in infrastructure during the early 1930s, featuring the Air Line Highway alongside established rail lines such as the Illinois Central Railroad and the Texas and Pacific Railroad.

South of the river, the terrain dissolves into a labyrinth of waterways including Bayou Verret, Bayou des Saules, and Bois Cypriere. This area is heavily defined by an extensive drainage system consisting of the Dusuaus Canal, Sellers Canal, and Lanaux Canal, which serviced the low-lying wetlands. Historic river crossings are highlighted by the Kenner Ferry Landing, providing a vital link for the towns of Kenner and Luling before the era of modern bridges.