1962 Map of New Roads

About this map

False River dominates this landscape, an oxbow lake severed from the main channel of the Mississippi River which defines the northern boundary of the quadrangle. The town of New Roads sits at the northern bend of this crescent, serving as a hub where the Texas and Pacific railroad meets local roads. The map reveals a land structured by water and history, with long, narrow land lots extending from the water's edge in the traditional arpent style of French colonial settlement. These patterns are visible near communities like Wickliffe and Ventress. Along the banks, several small religious and community landmarks appear, including St Catherine Chapel, Zion Traveler Ch, and Fairlane Ch. The southern portion of the sheet is shaped by The Island, a large interior landmass bounded by the oxbow and Discharge Bayou, while the northern reaches transition into the low-lying Tunica Swamp.