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1963 Map of Plaquemine

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Plaquemine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Plaquemine Lock serves as a critical nexus where the Plaquemine Bayou meets the winding Mississippi River, defining the industrial and maritime character of this Iberville Parish riverfront. In the early 1960s, the landscape was a blend of concentrated municipal development in Plaquemine and expansive agricultural estates. The map documents several significant historic holdings, including Cottage Plantation, St Louis Plantation, and Evergreen Plantation, many with their own landing sites like Broussard Landing.

Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the Texas and Pacific railroad and the Intracoastal Waterway, which underscore the region's role in Gulf Coast commerce. Beyond the riverfront industry, the map preserves the locations of vital community anchors such as Iberville High Sch, St Marys Ch, and Highlands Cem. The serpentine river bends create distinct geographical features like Manchac Point and Plaquemine Point, where field lines and fence boundaries remain clearly visible across the alluvial plain.