Old Maps of Kaplan, Louisiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Kaplan with 27 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 Kaplan has changed over the decades.


Kaplan, LA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish in the mid-forties shows a landscape of prairie agriculture and marshland managed by a dense network of canals. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hebert Cem, the Broussard Sch, and the pumping station at Pine Island.

  2. 1946 Map of Kaplan
    1946 Map of Kaplan
    1946 Kaplan
    1946 Print · USGS
    Vermilion and Acadia Parishes come to life in the mid-1940s as the rice-farming landscape of southwest Louisiana expands. Trace the early streets of Kaplan, the Southern Pacific rail line, and rural landmarks like the Apshire Cem and Leleux.

  3. 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.

  4. 1954 Map of Kaplan
    1954 Map of Kaplan
    1954 Kaplan
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life and agricultural development define this mid-century look at the Vermilion Parish countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, locate the Apshire Cem, and find small communities like Leleux or Cossinade.

  5. 1954 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1954 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1954 Schooner Bayou NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Vermilion Parish marshlands and rice country are captured here at mid-century, centered on the rail hub at Kaplan. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Hebert Cem and the Broussard Sch among a complex network of drainage canals.

  6. 1954 Map of Port Arthur
    1954 Map of Port Arthur
    1954 Port Arthur
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Texas and Louisiana coastlines meet here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial rise of Port Arthur alongside vast wildlife preserves. Researchers can trace remote coastal settlements and infrastructure like Pecan Island, the Sabine Pass Lighthouse, and the North Island School.

  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

  8. 1955 Map of Crowley, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Crowley, 1956 Print
    1955 Crowley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Acadia Parish and the northern edge of Vermilion Parish are shown in the mid-fifties, during a period of agricultural and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Hebron Ch, Woodlawn Cem, and Simon Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Forked Island, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Forked Island, 1956 Print
    1955 Forked Island
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish marshlands come to life in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new industry and old maritime routes. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like St Davids Ch, Hebert Cem, and the private airstrips at Kaplan.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Port Arthur, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Port Arthur, 1965 Print
    1956 Port Arthur
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Texas and Louisiana coastlines meet here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sprawling marshes and growing refinery towns. Genealogists and historians can trace ridge settlements like Grand Cheniere or find the Sabine Pass Lighthouse and Pecan Island.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Port Arthur
    1958 Map of Port Arthur
    1958 Port Arthur
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas and Louisiana coastlines meet in the late fifties at the busy industrial port of Port Arthur. Historians and genealogists can trace the early rail networks of the Southern Pacific and locate coastal settlements like Cameron, Pecan Island, and Abbeville.

  12. 1959 Map of Port Arthur
    1959 Map of Port Arthur
    1959 Port Arthur
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Texas and Louisiana coastlines meet in this late-fifties study of a landscape defined by industry and wildlife preserves. Trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Pecan Island and Abbeville, or locate the shipping channels at Sabine Pass.

  13. 1973 Map of Port Arthur, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Port Arthur, 1974 Print
    1973 Port Arthur
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Louisiana borderlands in the early seventies reveal an intricate landscape of coastal marshes and heavy industry. Trace the growth of Port Arthur, the extent of the oil and gas fields, and old ridge settlements like Pecan Island.

  14. 1979 Map of Kaplan South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Kaplan South, 1980 Print
    1979 Kaplan South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the late seventies is captured here at the transition from farm to marsh. Researchers can trace family roots at St Ann Cem, find the rural settlement of Cow Island, or locate aviation landmarks like Harrington Landing Field.

  15. 1983 Map of White Lake
    1983 Map of White Lake
    1983 White Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the start of the 1980s reveals a world of remote chenier settlements and vast marshlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations along Grand Chenier Ridge or explore the hubs of Abbeville and Intracoastal City.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Kaplan North
    1983 Map of Kaplan North
    1983 Kaplan North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Vermilion Parish in the early eighties shows a landscape of prairie agriculture and water management north of the town center. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Abshire Cem, the Meaux Landing Strip, and the winding Bayou Queue De Tortue.

  17. 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

  18. 2012 Map of Kaplan North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kaplan North, 2012 Print
    2012 Kaplan North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Leleux, Cossinade, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Kaplan South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kaplan South, 2012 Print
    2012 Kaplan South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Vermilion Parish, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Kaplan North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kaplan North, 2015 Print
    2015 Kaplan North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Leleux, Cossinade, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Kaplan South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kaplan South, 2015 Print
    2015 Kaplan South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Vermilion Parish, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Kaplan South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kaplan South, 2018 Print
    2018 Kaplan South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Vermilion Parish, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Kaplan North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kaplan North, 2018 Print
    2018 Kaplan North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Leleux, Cossinade, and other nearby areas

  24. 2020 Map of Kaplan South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kaplan South, 2020 Print
    2020 Kaplan South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Vermilion Parish, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of Kaplan North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kaplan North, 2020 Print
    2020 Kaplan North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Kaplan, including Leleux, Cossinade, and other nearby areas

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