1950s Maps of Turps, Louisiana

Explore 4 historic maps of Turps 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 Turps'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.
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Start exploring Turps's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Turps, LA maps

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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 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

  3. 1956 Map of Gaytine, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gaytine, 1957 Print
    1956 Gaytine
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is seen here as a landscape of rural bayous and timber-era rail stops. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through small settlements like Gaytine and Turps or follow the waters of Marsh Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Moss Bluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish and its surrounding bayous are captured here in the late fifties as the river economy transitions toward industry. Researchers can trace family roots at Birdnest Cem or locate historic river crossings like Perkins Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

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