Historical Maps of Lafayette, Louisiana

What stories do these 55 old maps tell about Lafayette's past? From 1939 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lafayette's history through maps:

  • Trace Lafayette's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Lafayette's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lafayette, LA maps

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  1. 1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1946 Print
    1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1946 Print
    1939 St. Martinsville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including New Iberia, Youngsville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1955 Print
    1939 St. Martinsville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including New Iberia, Youngsville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1940 Map of Arnaudville, 1964 Print
    1940 Map of Arnaudville, 1964 Print
    1940 Arnaudville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Breaux Bridge, Carencro, and other nearby areas

  4. 1946 Map of Milton
    1946 Map of Milton
    1946 Milton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Youngsville, Maurice, and other nearby areas

  5. 1946 Map of Lafayette
    1946 Map of Lafayette
    1946 Lafayette
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Scott, Youngsville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Lake Charles, Port Arthur, and other nearby areas

  7. 1954 Map of Lafayette
    1954 Map of Lafayette
    1954 Lafayette
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Scott, Youngsville, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Milton
    1954 Map of Milton
    1954 Milton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Youngsville, Maurice, and other nearby areas

  9. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Lake Charles, Port Arthur, and other nearby areas

  10. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Baton Rouge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other nearby areas

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