Old Maps of Lake Charles, Louisiana for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Lake Charles. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Lake Charles, LA maps
(27)- 1932 Map of Moss Lake
1932 Moss Lake1932 Print · USGSCoastal Calcasieu Parish comes to life in the early 1930s as the Intracoastal Waterway begins to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at Hackberry or locate the historic Dutch Cove Cemetery and Ellender Ferry crossings. - 1932 Map of Lake Charles NW
1932 Lake Charles NW1932 Print · USGSLake Charles and Calcasieu Parish are shown here in the early thirties as the region’s rail and water networks supported a growing coastal economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like La Grange High Sch, Davies, and the Lake Charles Landing Field. - 1935 Map of Moss Bluff
1935 Moss Bluff1935 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish at the midpoint of the thirties reveals a river-driven landscape being reshaped by the Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Ritchie Cem, the old Moser Mill, and river crossings at Goss Ferry. - 1942 Map of Lake Charles
1942 Lake Charles1942 Print · USGSLake Charles and the surrounding coastal prairies are captured here in the early 1940s, just as modern aviation and industrial shipping were reshaping the parish. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Higgins School, Sweet Lake Church, and the neighborhood of Goosport. - 1946 Map of Moss Lake
1946 Moss Lake1946 Print · USGSThe coastal marshlands of southwest Louisiana come alive in the 1940s, showing a world of bayous and boat landings. Trace the early routes around Hackberry or locate historic sites like Ellender Ferry and Dutch Cove Cemetery along the river. - 1947 Map of Moss Bluff
1947 Moss Bluff1947 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish's river-driven geography comes alive in this mid-century survey as the northern edge of Lake Charles begins to expand. Researchers can trace the era's vital river crossings at Goss Ferry and Perkins Ferry or locate the historic Ritchie Cem. - 1947 Map of West Lake
1947 West Lake1947 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish was undergoing significant maritime expansion just after the war, centered on the vital ship canal and river system. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Farquhar Cemetery, find the old Vincent Sch, or locate the historic Vincent Landing. - 1952 Map of Lake Charles
1952 Lake Charles1952 Print · USGSSouthwest 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. - 1954 Map of West Lake
1954 West Lake1954 Print · USGSCoastal Calcasieu Parish is captured here in the mid-1950s as the shipping and rail industries reshaped the marshland. Researchers can trace family sites at Farquhar Cemetery, visit the old Vincent Sch, or locate the historic Vincent Landing along the Calcasieu River. - 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
1954 Lake Charles1964 Print · USGSSouthwest 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 - 1955 Map of Moss Bluff, 1956 Print
1955 Moss Bluff1956 Print · USGSCoastal Louisiana's river country comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Calcasieu basin north of Lake Charles. Trace historical river crossings and early settlements like Indian Bayou Ferry, Moss Bluff, and the Bagdad Cem.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Westlake, 1956 Print
1955 Westlake1956 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish in the mid-1950s shows a region defined by the petroleum industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace the development of Sulphur and Mossville, or locate family sites like Burleson Cem and St Johns Sch.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
1955 Lake Charles1956 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish undergoes a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties as urban growth reaches toward the new air base. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of McNeese State College and locate family plots in Highland Cemetery or LeBleu Cem.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Moss Lake, 1956 Print
1955 Moss Lake1956 Print · USGSThe coastal marshlands of Calcasieu and Cameron Parish are shown here during the mid-fifties industrial boom. Researchers can trace historic water crossings and family sites like Ellender Ferry, Dutch Cove Cem, and the old settlement at Hackberry.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Sulphur, 1956 Print
1955 Sulphur1956 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish in the mid-fifties is a landscape of rapid industrial growth centered on the sulfur and oil fields. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through the Mimosa-Pines Cem, the Salem Sch, and the Black Bayou Ferry crossing.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
1955 Lake Charles1956 Print · USGSMid-century Lake Charles is shown as a thriving railroad and educational hub before its late-twentieth-century industrial shifts. Researchers can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like Henry Heights Sch or locate ancestors at LeBleu Cem and Highland Cem.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
1957 Moss Bluff1958 Print · USGSCalcasieu 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 - 1986 Map of Lake Charles
1986 Lake Charles1986 Print · USGSThe Louisiana-Texas borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial growth of the Lake Charles region and its rail-linked satellite towns. Trace the evolution of coastal settlements and family landmarks from Sulphur to the Highland Cem.2 unique versions available - 1994 Map of Lake Charles, 1996 Print
1994 Lake Charles1996 Print · USGSLake Charles and the surrounding Calcasieu Parish are shown here in the mid-1990s, caught between industrial growth and the surrounding coastal marsh. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Highland Cemetery, Bilbo Cem, and LeBleu Cem. - 1994 Map of Westlake, 1996 Print
1994 Westlake1996 Print · USGSThe industrial and maritime heart of Calcasieu Parish is revealed here during the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of heavy industry and residential growth. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Farquerar Cem and Burleson Cem or trace the early waterfront at Vincent Landing. - 1994 Map of Moss Bluff, 1996 Print
1994 Moss Bluff1996 Print · USGSCoastal Louisiana north of Lake Charles comes into focus in the mid-nineties as Moss Bluff expands amidst a dense network of bayous and wetlands. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Rhodes Cem and West Fork Cem or explore the river-driven landscape around Bridge Junction. - 1994 Map of Moss Lake, 1996 Print
1994 Moss Lake1996 Print · USGSCoastal Louisiana's industrial waterways dominate the landscape in the mid-1990s as the ship channels cut through the marshes. Researchers can trace family history at Dutch Cove Cem or explore the energy infrastructure of the Big Lake Oil Field. - 1996 Map of Westlake, 1999 Print
1996 Westlake1999 Print · USGSThe Calcasieu River waterfront was a hub of petrochemical industry and maritime commerce in the mid-nineties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Farquarer Cem or the settlements of Mossville and Vincent Landing. - 2024 Map of Lake Charles, 2024 Print
2024 Lake Charles2024 Print · USGSLake Charles in the early twenty-first century serves as a vital Louisiana crossroads of aviation, industry, and higher education. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through numerous sites like Orange Grove Cem, Goosport, and the McNeese State University campus. - 2024 Map of Westlake, 2024 Print
2024 Westlake2024 Print · USGSCalcasieu Parish in the mid-2020s shows a landscape defined by the winding Calcasieu River and the expanding footprints of Sulphur and Westlake. Researchers can trace local lineages through numerous burial grounds like Henning Cem or locate the historic Old Spanish Trl.
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