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1963 Map of Plaquemine

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Plaquemine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a massive series of horseshoe bends through this delta landscape, defining the boundaries of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, and Iberville Parishes. The historic river-fronting economy is visible through a succession of major landholdings including Cottage Plantation, New Hope Plantation, and St Louis Plantation. These agricultural estates, along with others like Allemania Plantation, occupy the high ground within the river's loops, protected by a continuous Levee system. The city of Plaquemine serves as the regional hub, situated where the Plaquemine Lock once provided a critical link between the river and the inland bayous.

Industrial and transport infrastructure of the mid-20th century is evident along the Texas and Pacific railroad line and at Broussard Landing. Small settlements such as Morrisonville, Seymourville, and Sunshine are interspersed with local landmarks like St Marys Ch and the Laboring Society Cem. The map also captures the Oil Field operations north of Sunshine, signaling the era's shift toward petrochemical development alongside traditional river life.