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1998 Map of Luling

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Luling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape, winding between the growing riverside communities of Luling, Destrehan, and St Rose during the late 1990s. Industrial and aviation infrastructure is prominent, with the New Orleans International Airport and St Charles Airport serving the region. A significant historical marker, the Davis Crevasse (1884), provides evidence of the river's dynamic history and its impact on local topography.

South of the river, the transition from suburban developments like Mimosa Park to the expansive wetlands of the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area is clear. Local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries and churches, including St Charles Cem and St Anthony Ch, while the economy is reflected in features like the Good Hope Oil and Gas Field. The map also details leisure spaces such as the Ormond Country Club and Willowdale Country Club, illustrating the multifaceted land use of this St. Charles Parish corridor.