
The Mississippi River winds through the heart of this region, shaping the landscape of Plaquemine and the surrounding river road communities. The map highlights the enduring presence of historic agricultural estates, including Saint Louis Plantation, Evergreen Plantation, and Allemania, each connected by the historic River Rd. These settlements, along with St. Gabriel and Seymourville, reveal a pattern of development dictated by the river's curves and floodplains. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented, such as Saint Louis Plantation Cem and the Reveille Town Cem. Civil infrastructure is represented by the Iberville Parish Courthouse and the Plaquemine Ferry, which provides a vital link across the water at Plaquemine Bend. Further north, industrial and training sites like the Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute stand near the East Baton Rouge Parish line.
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1908 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Chicot Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · White Castle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Baton Rouge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Grosse Tete
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Baton Rouge West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Crescent
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Plaquemine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Lobdell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Addis
USGS Topo · 1:24,000