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1992 Map of Plaquemine

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Plaquemine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a serpentine landscape of dramatic peninsulas in this survey of the river corridor south of Baton Rouge. This environment is defined by its deep bends, including Duncan Point, Manchac Point, and Plaquemine Point, which have historically dictated the placement of agricultural and industrial operations. The western bank is anchored by the city of Plaquemine, where the historic Plaquemine Lock marks the junction with Plaquemine Bayou.

The persistence of the plantation system's spatial footprint is evident in the large estates lining the river, such as St Louis Plantation, Evergreen Plantation, and Cottage Plantation. Beyond agriculture, the region shows significant industrial development with the N Burtville Oil Field and the Point Pleasant Gas Field. The map also captures several smaller communities like Morrisonville and Seymourville, providing a detailed look at the parish line between Iberville, West Baton Rouge, and East Baton Rouge.