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1983 Map of New Roads

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of New Roads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Mississippi River and Atchafalaya River dominate this 1980s landscape, illustrating a complex network of active and relic channels. The oxbow of False River defines the community of New Roads, while the expansive Raccourci Island sits within a massive bend of the Mississippi. This era shows the region's significant state presence, with the State Penitentiary located at the northern river bend, the State Industrial School for Boys to the south, and the State Hospital situated near the eastern bluffs.

Logistics and transport are anchored by three major rail lines—the Illinois Central Gulf RR, Missouri Pacific RR, and Kansas City Southern RR—which connect river towns like Melville, Simmesport, and Krotz Springs. On the eastern side, the Tunica Hills provide a rare topographical contrast to the river bottomlands, while the Port Hudson National Cem stands as a permanent fixture of local heritage.