1963 Map of Prairieville

About this map

The Amite River winds through the northeast corner of this map, forming a complex network of oxbows and backwaters including Horseshoe Bend and Ficklin Lake. South of the river, Bayou Manchac serves as a significant parish boundary, separating East Baton Rouge from Ascension Parish. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Bluff Swamp in the west to a more developed upland corridor where the Kansas City Southern railroad dictates the orientation of settlements like Prairieville and Duplessis. Local history is deeply rooted in these rural crossroads, evidenced by numerous community landmarks such as Prairieville Sch, Mt Gillion Ch, and Broussard Grove Ch. The presence of Oil Wells and Gas Wells suggests the early influence of the energy industry on this largely agrarian and swampy terrain.