1900s (20th Century) Maps of The Meadows, Calcasieu Parish

Explore 8 historic maps of The Meadows from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 The Meadows's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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The Meadows, Calcasieu Parish maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Lake Charles NW
    1932 Map of Lake Charles NW
    1932 Lake Charles NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Lake 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.

  2. 1942 Map of Lake Charles
    1942 Map of Lake Charles
    1942 Lake Charles
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lake 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.

  3. 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.

  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 Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Lake Charles
    1956 Print · USGS
    Calcasieu 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

  6. 1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Lake Charles
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  7. 1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Lake Charles
    1986 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 1994 Map of Lake Charles, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Lake Charles, 1996 Print
    1994 Lake Charles
    1996 Print · USGS
    Lake 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.

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