Historical Maps of Lake Charles
All Maps (16)
- 1932 Map of Lake Charles, LA
1932 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Calcasieu County, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles NW 1932"Published 1932 - 1942 Map of Lake Charles, LA
1942 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Cameron County, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1942"Published 1942 - 1952 Map of Lake Charles, LA
1952 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Texas, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1952"Published 1952 - 1954 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1964 Print
1954 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Texas, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1954"Published 1964 - 1954 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1975 Print
1954 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Texas, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1954"Published 1975 - 1954 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1984 Print
1954 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Texas, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1954"Published 1984 - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1956 Print
1955 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1955"Published 1956 - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1956 Print
1955 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Cameron County, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1955"Published 1956 - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1968 Print
1955 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1955"Published 1968 - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, LA, 1969 Print
1955 Lake CharlesIncludes Lake Charles, LA, Cameron County, LA, and othersOriginally titled "Lake Charles 1955"Published 1969
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Charles historical maps
Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Lake Charles?
Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.
Why are historical maps of Lake Charles important for research and professional purposes?
Historical maps of Lake Charles offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.
What types of historical maps are available for Lake Charles?
Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Lake Charles's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.
What advanced features do you offer for professional use?
We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.
How can I find a specific historical map of Lake Charles?
Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 16 maps available specifically for Lake Charles. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.
How can I contribute a historical map of Lake Charles that's not in your collection?
We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.
What is the oldest map of Lake Charles in your collection?
The oldest map of Lake Charles in our collection is from 1932.
How can I download a map of Lake Charles?
Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.