As was the case with the small farms west of the river, so the plantations and farms east of the river required outbuildings. Several examples of these outbuildings are represented.
On this page are shown transverse crib barns; the major openings occur on the end elevations. In [figure 31] the typical transverse crib barn plan is evident with the center aisle being flanked by several cribs as shelter for stock. Above the opening is a loft for hay storage. This drawing is also descriptive of the landscape of the delta plantation—broad level expanses of open land in cultivation. Twentieth century communication systems are evident with the dirt road and telephone poles.
Fig. 31. Transverse crib barn in a delta landscape (Bldg. 140).
In figures [32] and [33] variations of the transverse barn are illustrated. A barn with side shed additions, vertical plank siding and loft storage would have sheltered a wagon in the center aisle ([figure 32]). A unique solution to the high water problem is evident in the barn shown in [figure 33]. The structure is raised and provides vehicle and stock shelter in dry seasons, but any valuable equipment could be removed as spring overflows inundated the land.
Fig. 32. Vertical planks on transverse crib barn (Bldg. 93).
Fig. 33. A barn raised for high water protection (Bldg. 112).
