1965 Map of Tunica

About this map

The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola dominates the riverbank landscape of the mid-1960s, situated within a dramatic loop of the Mississippi River. This extensive State Penal Farm utilizes the fertile alluvial land bounded by Lake Killarney and a system of protective Levee works. The map illustrates the complex infrastructure of the facility, including the Hospital, a Pumping Station, and the Point Lookout Cem. To the east, the terrain rises into the loess bluffs where the settlement of Tunica sits near Tunica Bayou. This area is marked by numerous small churches and family-named cemeteries, such as Friendship Cem and Rogillio Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted local genealogy of the region. The presence of Tunica Landing and Rowes Landing alongside a Railroad Grade highlights the historical reliance on both river and rail transport in West Feliciana Parish.