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Old Maps of Washington, Louisiana

Explore 13 old maps of Washington, 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.

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  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 Opelousas
    1983 Map of Opelousas
    1983 Opelousas
    1983 Print · USGS
    Opelousas and the surrounding St. Landry Parish lowlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by bayous and rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hebrew Rest Cem, Starlight Ch, and the old Courtableau Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  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 Opelousas, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Opelousas, 2012 Print
    2012 Opelousas
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Opelousas, Nuba, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Opelousas, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Opelousas, 2015 Print
    2015 Opelousas
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Opelousas, Nuba, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Opelousas, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Opelousas, 2018 Print
    2018 Opelousas
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Opelousas, Nuba, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of Opelousas, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Opelousas, 2020 Print
    2020 Opelousas
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington, including Opelousas, Nuba, and other nearby areas
  37. 2024 Map of Opelousas, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Opelousas, 2024 Print
    2024 Opelousas
    2024 Print · USGS
    St. Landry Parish is revealed in this modern survey, capturing the historic seat of OPELOUSAS and the riverport town of Washington. Genealogists can trace local roots across numerous sites like Saint Landry Cem, Green Chapel Cem, and the Saint Landry Parish Courthouse.
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