1963 Map of New Roads

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The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century landscape, framing the oxbow curve of False River and the fertile alluvial plains of Pointe Coupee Parish. The town of New Roads serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of plantation-era settlements and landings such as Parlange, Hermitage, and Chenal. The complex hydrology of the delta is evident in the numerous cutoffs and bayous, including False River Cutoff 1722 and Grosse Tete Bayou, while the Texas and Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads provide critical transportation links through the bottomlands. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Port Hudson National Cemetery to small community anchors like St Alma School and numerous rural churches including Mt Pilgrim Church and Cemetery. The map also captures several noted landings such as Dugan Landing and Red Store Landing, reflecting the area's deep reliance on river commerce.