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2012 Map of Scotlandville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Scotlandville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River shapes the western edge of this East Baton Rouge Parish survey, where industrial and academic landmarks meet suburban growth north of the city. The expansive campus of Southern University and A&M College sits prominently near the river, while the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Ryan Field) occupies a significant footprint to the east. The landscape is a dense network of residential subdivisions and historical neighborhoods, including Alsen, Bakerfield, and Scotlandville, all interconnected by the Kansas City Southern RR.

Industrial activity is evident at the Maryland Tank Farm and the Baton Rouge Barge Terminal, situated near the sharp turns of Springfield Bend. Notable local history sites such as Nickwack Cem and Benevolent Society Cem are preserved among the modern streets. Unique geographic features like the Free Negro Point Crevasse and Mulatto Bend along the riverbank offer significant topographical interest for those studying the area's complex hydrological and cultural history.