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1962 Map of Kraemer

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Kraemer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Rathborne Swamp dominates this early 1960s landscape, illustrating the complex hydrology of the coastal Louisiana interior before extensive modern development. The map reveals a transition from the dense labyrinth of waterways like Grand Bayou and Bayou Baton Pilon to the structured agricultural lands of Webster Plantation and Melodia Plantation along the southern edge. These plantations are oriented toward the vital transport corridor of Bayou Lafourche, which served as the primary artery for settlement and commerce in the region.

Local life is anchored by small communities such as Kraemer, Ewing, and Rousseau, with education and social structure represented by the Choctaw Sch and St Charles Sch. The presence of numerous Gas Wells and Drill Holes throughout the swampy terrain marks the mid-century expansion of the energy industry into the wetlands. For the genealogist, the map preserves the names of specific landmarks like Coteau Pistolet and Miller Point, alongside the route of the Southern Pacific railroad.