1965 Map of St. Francisville
USGS Topo · Published 1994About this map
St Francisville occupies the high ground overlooking the wide bottomlands of the Mississippi River, serving as a focal point for West Feliciana Parish during the mid-1960s. The landscape transitions sharply from the elevated bluffs around Bains and Hardwood down into the expansive Tunica Swamp, a dense network of water bodies including Blackfork Lake, Davis Lake, and Ratcliff Lake. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the region's plantation history and its geography, noting the Catalpa Plantation and several family-named landmarks. Educational and spiritual centers like the Dawson Sch, Bains Sch, and Afton Villa Ch are well-documented, alongside numerous burial sites such as Barrow Cem and Hebrew Rest Cem. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade winding through the swamp towards the river indicates the shifting infrastructure of the riverfront economy.
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