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1991 Map of Prairieville

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Prairieville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Amite River winds along the tri-parish border of East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension in this 1991 snapshot of suburbanizing Louisiana. The landscape is defined by its complex network of waterways, including Manchac Bayou and Boggy Bayou, which cut through a terrain increasingly marked by residential development and rural crossroads. The settlement patterns reflect a history of community centers built around local institutions like Broussard Grove Ch and Prairieville Sch.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous named cemeteries such as Herman Cem and Myford Cem. The map illustrates the growth of Prairieville and surrounding hamlets like Hobart and Little Prairie, showing the transition from agricultural tracts to a more densely populated landscape just north of Gonzales. Landmarks such as the Rabin Landing Strip and various radio towers highlight the modern infrastructure supporting these expanding communities.