2020 Map of White Castle

About this map

White Castle and the surrounding riverfront communities along the Mississippi River demonstrate the enduring footprint of Louisiana's plantation and parish history. The landscape is defined by the sharp Bayou Goula Bend and a series of named settlements like Blythwood, Tally Ho, and Catherine that follow the natural levees. A high density of cemeteries and markers, including the Vaughn Family Tomb and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cem, provides deep genealogical value for researchers tracing local lineages. Inland from the river, the terrain transitions into a network of drainage systems like Bayou Tigre and Bayou la Butte. In the eastern section, the St. Gabriel area contains the Patients Hansen's Disease Cem, a significant site reflecting the specialized social history of Iberville Parish. The map reveals how the modern road network, including River Rd and Augusta Rd, preserves the boundaries of older land holdings and historical reaches.