1996 Map of New Roads
USGS Topo · Published 1999About this map
False River, a massive oxbow lake cut off from the main channel of the Mississippi River, dominates this Pointe Coupee Parish landscape. The settlement of New Roads serves as the parish seat, positioned on the northern shore of the lake's crescent. The map reflects a long history of French-influenced land patterns, with long, narrow property lines extending back from the water's edge, particularly visible around Parlange and Jarreau. This unique geography, where the land within the oxbow is known simply as The Island, creates a concentrated corridor of development along the lakefront. Local heritage is deeply rooted here, evidenced by landmarks such as the Zion Traveler Ch and Fairlane Cem. Away from the water, the terrain transitions into the heavily wooded Tunica Swamp and is crossed by essential infrastructure like the Portage Canal and various pipelines.
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Editions of this 1996 New Roads Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Historical Maps of New Roads Through Time
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1953 New Roads
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1962 New Roads
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1963 New Roads
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1965 New Roads
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1983 New Roads
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1996 New Roads
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