2012 Map of Lagan

About this map

The Mississippi River shapes the geography of St. James Parish, where river-oriented agriculture and modern industry occupy the same fertile strip of land. This detailed survey documents the enduring presence of several named riverside tracts, including Oak Alley, Bon Secours Plantation, and Laurel Ridge Plantation, which line the river's northern bend. These lands, situated near College Point and the Manresa Retreat, contrast with the extractive industrial infrastructure of the Saint James-College Point Gas and Oil Field. Further inland, the terrain transitions into a complex drainage network of bayous and canals. Communities like Lagan and Chackbay are connected by a web of local routes, while the Saint-James-Canal and Bayou-Citamon drain the low-lying reaches toward Willow Island. The map also identifies local landmarks such as Trosclair Cem and the Rich Bend Revetment, which protects the river's sharp curve.