Join Free

Old Maps of Plaisance, Louisiana

Explore 13 old maps of Plaisance, spanning from 1939 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Plaisance changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Plaisance to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.

Plaisance, LA maps

(13)
  1. 1939 Map of Opelousas, 1942 Print
    1939 Map of Opelousas, 1942 Print
    1939 Opelousas
    1942 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish is revealed at a moment of industrial and agricultural transition in the late thirties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous parish schools and churches, including Gradney Island Sch, Mohin Ch & Cem, and the Wartell Plantation.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 1956 Map of Opelousas
    1956 Map of Opelousas
    1956 Opelousas
    1956 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of productive prairies and complex bayou engineering. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Sacred Heart Ch & Cem, Wartell Plantation, and Thistlewaite.
  13. 1957 Map of Opelousas, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Opelousas, 1958 Print
    1957 Opelousas
    1958 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish in the late fifties showcases a landscape of bayous and railroads at the height of the local oil and gas boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Bertrand Cem, Chimleyville Ch, and the Academy of Immaculate Conception.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Opelousas, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Opelousas, 1972 Print
    1970 Opelousas
    1972 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish in the early 1970s reveals a landscape defined by its bayous and a significant rail-to-river economy centered on Opelousas. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sacred Heart Chapel & Cem and Bertrand Cem across this detailed 1970 survey.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1983 Map of Lawtell
    1983 Map of Lawtell
    1983 Lawtell
    1983 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish and the crossing of the Missouri Pacific line appear here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through the numerous cemeteries and churches like Pitre Cem, Holy Family Ch, and the settlement at Lawtell.
  22. 1986 Map of Ville Platte
    1986 Map of Ville Platte
    1986 Ville Platte
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Louisiana in the 1980s reveals a complex landscape of pine forests and bayou networks spanning seven distinct parishes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and locate settlements such as Simmons Settlement, Redland, and Elizabeth.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2012 Map of Lawtell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lawtell, 2012 Print
    2012 Lawtell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plaisance, including Lawtell, Veazie, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Lawtell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lawtell, 2015 Print
    2015 Lawtell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Plaisance, including Lawtell, Veazie, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Lawtell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lawtell, 2018 Print
    2018 Lawtell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Plaisance, including Lawtell, Veazie, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of Lawtell, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lawtell, 2020 Print
    2020 Lawtell
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Plaisance, including Lawtell, Veazie, and other nearby areas
  37. 2024 Map of Lawtell, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lawtell, 2024 Print
    2024 Lawtell
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Acadiana prairies of St. Landry Parish are documented here during a period of modern growth rooted in traditional French settlement. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Saint Ann Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and the community of Prairie Ronde.
End of results
Showing maps 1-13 of 13

Top cities near Plaisance

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Plaisance?
  • What is the oldest map of Plaisance?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Plaisance for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Plaisance?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Plaisance?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Plaisance?
  • Where are historical maps of Plaisance sourced from?