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1953 Map of Lobdell

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lobdell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The low-lying sugar and oil country of West Baton Rouge Parish is dominated by the massive engineering of the Intracoastal Waterway (Port Allen Canal). This industrial artery cuts through a landscape defined by complex drainage networks, including Choctaw Bayou and Whisky Bay, which reflect the region's alluvial character. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure of the Port Allen Oil Field alongside long-standing agricultural settlements like Lobdell, Westover, and Brusly.

Transport corridors of the Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific railroads parallel the Mississippi River floodplain, serving the local economy. Religious and community landmarks, such as Christ Ch Cem, Brown Ch, and Silvery Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracing family locations in this part of Louisiana. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and a Gravel Pit highlights the transition from purely plantation-based agriculture to a diversified industrial and extractive economy.