1962 Map of Lower Vacherie
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
The low-lying swamplands and agricultural ridges of St. James Parish are meticulously documented in this survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the transition from sugar production to early petroleum exploration. Large landholdings like the Southdown Plantation, Webre Steib Plantation, and Golden Star Plantation occupy the higher ground near Vacherie, where the Texas and Pacific railroad provided essential transport for the region's produce. The settlement of Lower Vacherie serves as a local hub, featuring the Lady of Mercy Ch and Miles Memorial Park.
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Map Details
Editions of this 1962 Lower Vacherie Map
4 editions found
Historical Maps of Golden Star Plantation Through Time
17 maps found
1932 Lac Des Allemands NW
St. James Parish, LA
1932 Thibodaux NE
St. James Parish, LA
1940 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
1962 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
1962 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
1998 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
1998 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
2012 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
2012 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
2015 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
2015 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
2018 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
2018 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
2020 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
2020 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
2024 Lagan
St. James Parish, LA
2024 Lower Vacherie
St. James Parish, LA
Featured Locations
- Armant, LA
- North Vacherie, LA
- Webre Steib Plantation, LA
- Southdown Plantation, LA
- Golden Star Plantation, LA