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1963 Map of Scotlandville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Scotlandville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this 1963 survey, creating a landscape shaped by both natural hydrology and industrial expansion. The river's winding course is marked by landmarks such as Solitude Point and Free Negro Point, while the interior reveals the growth of Scotlandville and its educational hub at Southern University. The map documents a community deeply rooted in its institutions, showing the campuses of Leland College and several local schools like White Hills Sch and Zion City Sch.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the geography, with the Illinois Central Railroad and Kansas City Southern lines cutting through the terrain. To the north, the town of Baker expands toward Greenwood Park, while the eastern side is anchored by Ryan Airport. The detailed labeling includes numerous small houses of worship and burial grounds, such as Beech Grove Ch and Southern Memorial Gardens, providing essential data for those researching the social and genealogical history of East Baton Rouge Parish.