Old Maps of Prairie Laurent, Louisiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Prairie Laurent with 8 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Prairie Laurent has changed over the decades.


Prairie Laurent, 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 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

  3. 1957 Map of Carencro, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Carencro, 1958 Print
    1957 Carencro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century south Louisiana comes alive in this survey of the prairies and bayous of Acadia and St. Landry Parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Church Point, Grand Coteau, and Vatican, or find rural landmarks like Sacred Heart Academy and Mt Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Carencro, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Carencro, 1972 Print
    1970 Carencro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie Laurent, including Lafayette, Opelousas, and other nearby areas

  5. 1983 Map of Sunset
    1983 Map of Sunset
    1983 Sunset
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the St. Landry Parish prairie was a land of bayous and storied academies. Genealogists can trace family names at the Montgomery Wilkins Cem and Daly Cem, or locate historic sites like St. Charles College.

  6. 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

  7. 1998 Map of Sunset, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Sunset, 2001 Print
    1998 Sunset
    2001 Print · USGS
    Sunset and Grand Coteau are captured at the end of the twentieth century, showcasing a landscape of historic academies and rural family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local roots through Bellevue Memorial Park, St Charles College, and the settlement at Shuteston.

  8. 2024 Map of Sunset, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sunset, 2024 Print
    2024 Sunset
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Cajun prairie of St. Landry Parish is captured here in the contemporary era as it balances historic preservation with modern growth. Researchers can trace local lineage through several significant sites including Bellevue Memorial Park, Daly Cem, and the venerable Saint Charles Borromeo Cem.

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