1963 Map of New Roads
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
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.
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Editions of this 1963 New Roads Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of New Roads Through Time
11 maps found
1953 New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
1962 New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
1963 New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
1965 New Roads
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1983 New Roads
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1996 New Roads
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2012 New Roads
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2015 New Roads
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2018 New Roads
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2020 New Roads
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2024 New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish, LA