1944 Map of Lac Des Allemands

About this map

Lac Des Allemands dominates this coastal Louisiana landscape, where the intricate networks of bayous and man-made canals define the 1930s economy. Agricultural life is centered around the Bayou Lafourche corridor and the higher ground near Vacherie, featuring significant landmarks like Golden Star Plantation, Webster Plantation, and Melodia Plantation. The mapping captures a specific moment in Cajun country's infrastructure, showing the Southern Pacific railroad line serving the settlements of Rousseau and Ewing while a system of waterways, including the Dredge Boat Canal and Narrow Gage Canal, facilitates drainage and transport through the Rathborne Swamp. Community hubs are anchored by local institutions such as St Lawrence Ch in Bayou Boeuf and the Marse Sch, providing essential geographic markers for genealogical research in St. James and Lafourche parishes.