1944 Map of Lac Des Allemands, 1964 Print
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1944 Map of Lac Des Allemands

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Golden Star Plantation, Melodia Plantation, and Webster Plantation stand as remnants of the plantation economy along the elevated ridges of South Louisiana during the late 1930s. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling waters of Lac Des Allemands and Lake Boeuf, interconnected by an intricate network of natural bayous and industrial channels like the Vacherie Canal and Dredge Boat Canal. These waterways were the primary arteries of the region, essential for drainage and transport across the vast Rathborne Swamp. Small communities and cultural anchors, such as Vacherie, Kraemer, and the St Lawrence Ch, appear tucked between the bayous. To the south, the Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the wetlands near Bowie, illustrating the mid-century intersection of rail transit and maritime bayou life.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.8 inches

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