1963 Map of Prairieville

About this map

Amite River meanders across the northeastern corner of this Ascension Parish survey, defining the border with Livingston Parish through a series of dramatic oxbows and bends, including Horseshoe Bend and Horseshoe Lake. The landscape is a network of bayous and low-lying wetlands, with Manchac Bayou and Boggy Bayou draining the northern territory. Human settlement is concentrated along the higher ground and major thoroughfares, particularly the Kansas City Southern railroad line which serves the community of Prairieville. This mid-century snapshot reveals a rural economy shifting between traditional swamp-related activities and increasing infrastructure development. Scattered throughout the area are numerous local landmarks vital for genealogical research, such as Prairieville School, Galvez Cemetery, and smaller hamlets like Dutch Town, Duplessis, and Hope Villa, each anchored by neighborhood institutions like St Paul Church and Hillman Chapel.