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Old Maps of Welsh, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Welsh. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Welsh, LA maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Pine Island
    1947 Map of Pine Island
    1947 Pine Island
    1947 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1940s is defined here by its rural schools and early aviation history. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area around Pine Island and find the location of the Meadow Prairie Sch or the Emergency Landing Field.
  4. 1947 Map of Welsh
    1947 Map of Welsh
    1947 Welsh
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life in Jefferson Davis Parish is captured here during a period of agricultural expansion and infrastructure building. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Welsh, the rural Niblett Sch, and the essential water systems of the Welsh Canal.
  7. 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.
  10. 1954 Map of Welsh
    1954 Map of Welsh
    1954 Welsh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of rail, road, and water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace early rural infrastructure through features like Niblett Sch 2, Roanoke, and the Mayville Pump House.
  13. 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
  16. 1955 Map of Welsh, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Welsh, 1956 Print
    1955 Welsh
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana prairie and marshlands meet in the mid-fifties, showing the agricultural and industrial landscape of Jefferson Davis Parish. Trace family roots at Broussard Cem or follow the old Southern Pacific line through Lacassine and Welsh.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Kinder
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the late fifties as timber, rail, and oil industries converged across the parish lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kinder and Welsh or locate rural sites like Sacred Heart Ch and McGee Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Welsh North
    1985 Map of Welsh North
    1985 Welsh North
    1985 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1980s was a land of intricate irrigation networks and winding prairie streams. Researchers can trace the path of Bayou Lacassine, locate the settlement of Pine Island, and identify local landmarks like the Radio Tower.
  25. 1985 Map of Welsh South
    1985 Map of Welsh South
    1985 Welsh South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1980s was a landscape defined by industrial energy and intricate water management. Researchers can trace the development of the Welsh Oil Field or locate local landmarks like the Cem and Airport.
  28. 1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Crowley
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and bayou country are captured in the mid-eighties as the rice-and-rail economy defined South Louisiana life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands and rural hubs from Crowley to Jennings, following the paths of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the winding Mermentau River.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1994 Map of Welsh North, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Welsh North, 1996 Print
    1994 Welsh North
    1996 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish in the mid-1990s shows a landscape defined by its water and energy networks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the area around Pine Island or locate the rural Cem and the winding course of East Bayou Lacassine.
  34. 2012 Map of Welsh South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Welsh South, 2012 Print
    2012 Welsh South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Jefferson Davis Parish, United States, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Welsh North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Welsh North, 2012 Print
    2012 Welsh North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Pine Island, Jefferson Davis Parish, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Welsh North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Welsh North, 2015 Print
    2015 Welsh North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Pine Island, Jefferson Davis Parish, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Welsh South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Welsh South, 2015 Print
    2015 Welsh South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Jefferson Davis Parish, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 2018 Map of Welsh South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Welsh South, 2018 Print
    2018 Welsh South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Jefferson Davis Parish, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2018 Map of Welsh North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Welsh North, 2018 Print
    2018 Welsh North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Pine Island, Jefferson Davis Parish, and other nearby areas
  52. 2020 Map of Welsh South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Welsh South, 2020 Print
    2020 Welsh South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Jefferson Davis Parish, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 2020 Map of Welsh North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Welsh North, 2020 Print
    2020 Welsh North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Welsh, including Pine Island, Jefferson Davis Parish, and other nearby areas
  58. 2024 Map of Welsh North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Welsh North, 2024 Print
    2024 Welsh North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis Parish comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the Louisiana wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate the historic LeBleu Cem, trace the waters of East Bayou Lacassine, and explore the rural settlement at Pine Island.
  61. 2024 Map of Welsh South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Welsh South, 2024 Print
    2024 Welsh South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern Jefferson Davis Parish is seen here in recent years, centered on the agricultural town of Welsh. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cem and the waters of East Bayou Lacassine.
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