1962 Map of New Roads

About this map

New Roads serves as the focal point of this Louisiana landscape, situated along the northern bank of the oxbow known as the False River. The area reflects a complex heritage of land division, where the long-lot system of old French and Spanish grants extends from the riverfront into the fertile interior. This pattern is particularly evident on The Island, where Discharge Bayou meanders through a landscape partitioned for agriculture. The Texas and Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the territory, connecting riverfront settlements like Wickliffe and Ventress to the broader regional economy.