1963 Map of St. Gabriel
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
The Mississippi River defines the southwestern edge of this Louisiana landscape, where the alluvial plain transitions into a complex network of bayous and wetlands. The settlement of St Gabriel serves as a primary hub, situated near the Illinois Central railroad and the St Gabriel Gas and Oil Field, reflecting the era's dual reliance on traditional river-rail transport and burgeoning petroleum extraction. Farther inland, the terrain is dominated by watercourses like Bayou Manchac and Spanish Lake, which form natural boundaries between East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Ascension Parishes.
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Editions of this 1963 St. Gabriel Map
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