1950s Maps of Midland, Louisiana

Explore 4 historic maps of Midland from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Midland's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Midland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the petrochemical industry and deep-water navigation. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small-town settlements and oil developments like Nibletts Bluff, the Lockport Oil Field, and Starks.

  2. 1954 Map of Mermentau
    1954 Map of Mermentau
    1954 Mermentau
    1954 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's southwestern parishes are documented here during the mid-1930s as the river-and-rail economy thrived. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Quibodeau Cem or trace the early paths of US Highway No 90 and the Southern Pacific railroad through Mermentau.

  3. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive petroleum industry and its complex network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of the Sulphur Mines Oil Field or locate historic settlements like Longville and De Quincy.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Jennings, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Jennings, 1956 Print
    1955 Jennings
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Louisiana's parish boundaries and bayous are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the oil industry and river life. Researchers can find old rural schoolhouses like Klondike Sch, early energy hubs like the Jennings Oil and Gas Field, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available

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