1950s Maps of Sulphur, Louisiana

Explore 10 historic maps of Sulphur 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 Sulphur'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.
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Start exploring Sulphur's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sulphur, 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 Sulphur
    1954 Map of Sulphur
    1954 Sulphur
    1954 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish reveals its industrial and rural character in the mid-1950s as settlements like Sulphur and Brimstone expand along the rail lines. Researchers can trace historic water routes and local landmarks including the Choupique Sch, Carlyss, and Spring Gully.

  3. 1954 Map of West Lake
    1954 Map of West Lake
    1954 West Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1955 Map of Westlake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Westlake, 1956 Print
    1955 Westlake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu 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

  6. 1955 Map of Sulphur, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Sulphur, 1956 Print
    1955 Sulphur
    1956 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rising industry and expanding neighborhoods around the rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Sulphur and locate sites like the Roseland Cem and the settlement of Brimstone.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Sulphur, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Sulphur, 1956 Print
    1955 Sulphur
    1956 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu 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

  8. 1956 Map of Buhler, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Buhler, 1957 Print
    1956 Buhler
    1957 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish in the mid-fifties remains a world of river crossings and rail lines as the region transitions toward industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Lyle Cem and Royer Cem or locate the historic Dunn Ferry crossing.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Brimstone, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Brimstone, 1957 Print
    1956 Brimstone
    1957 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish at the height of the 1950s oil boom shows a landscape defined by industrial extraction and water engineering. Trace the footprints of the Edgerly Oil Field, the Sulphur Oil Field, and the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of De Quincy, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of De Quincy, 1957 Print
    1956 De Quincy
    1957 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu Parish comes alive in the mid-1950s as a bustling crossroads of rail, river commerce, and oil extraction. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families at Rigmaiden Cemetery, explore the rail junction at De Quincy, and locate rural landmarks like New Hope Church.
    3 unique versions available

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