1963 Map of Scotlandville

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dramatic western boundary for this mid-century look at East Baton Rouge Parish, where the land transitions from the river bluffs into the industrial and academic corridors of the north. Significant institutional footprints are visible, notably Southern University and the site of Leland College, alongside the State Industrial School for Boys. The map documents the community of Scotlandville during a period of urban expansion, showing the proximity of Ryan Airport and the complex of settling basins and harbor turning points that supported the region's river-based economy.