1962 Map of Lutcher

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a sharp bend at Fiftymile Point, defining the industrial and agricultural rhythm of St. James Parish during the early 1960s. Along the river’s northern bank, the linear settlements of Gramercy, Lutcher, and Paulina follow the levee, supported by the Illinois Central railroad. This stretch of the riverfront is dense with community history, including the St Joseph Cem and Western Cem, alongside localized infrastructure like the Waterworks and a central Hospital.