1963 Map of Lockport

About this map

Bayou Lafourche and the Southern Pacific railroad anchor the development of this South Louisiana corridor, where ribbon-like settlements follow the natural levees of the waterways. The landscape transition from agricultural land and drainage canals to the expansive Lake Fields is clearly visible, with numerous pumping stations and the Forty Arpent Canal managing the hydrology of the low-lying terrain. In Lockport and Raceland, concentrated residential and civic life is evidenced by Raceland High Sch, Raceland Ch, and New Fountain Cem. Beyond the town centers, the regional economy is represented by the Oil and Gas Field to the northeast and scattered infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and various waste ponds, reflecting the area's industrial and residential growth through the mid-20th century.