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2018 Map of Scotlandville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Scotlandville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River carves the western edge of this landscape, shaping the distinctive curves of Springfield Bend and Mulatto Bend. Along these banks, features like Free Negro Point and the Free Negro Point Crevasse provide specific historical markers for researchers tracing land-use and river management history. To the east, the urban expansion of Baton Rouge and Scotlandville is evident, centered around major institutions such as the Southern Univ and A and M College and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

Transitioning from the riverfront toward the communities of Baker and Zachary, the map reveals a network of small cemeteries including Nickwack Cem and Devall Cem. These sites, along with smaller settlements like Alsen and Irene, offer valuable data for genealogists. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands like Devils Swamp and waterways such as White Bayou and Monte Sano Bayou, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and neighborhoods throughout East Baton Rouge Parish.