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1963 Map of New Roads

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of New Roads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

False River and the sweeping bends of the Mississippi River dominate this Louisiana landscape, illustrating the complex relationship between the waterway and its surrounding parishes. The town of New Roads serves as a central hub, situated along the oxbow lake that remains from an ancient river course. The geography is defined by a series of revetments, such as the Arrow Bend Revetment and Springfield Bend Revetment, which underscore the ongoing efforts to stabilize the shifting riverbanks near Profit Island.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous small communities and religious centers, including Chenal, Oscar, and Rougon. The map identifies essential local landmarks like St Catherine Chapel, Zion Traveler Ch, and the Port Hudson National Cem. Transportation networks are well-defined by the Illinois Central Railroad and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, alongside historical markers like the Meander Line 1853, which reflect the evolving property lines and river boundaries of the mid-20th century.