1955 Map of Black Lake
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1955 Map of Black Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

West Hackberry Oil and Gas Field anchors the southern landscape of this coastal survey, where the industrial extraction of Louisiana's natural resources meets a complex network of marshlands and waterways. The map illustrates the boundary between Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish, dominated by the wide expanse of Black Lake and the Intracoastal Waterway. This era of development is marked by extensive energy infrastructure, including numerous pipelines and oil wells that crisscross the low-lying terrain near Clear Marais and Bayou Chouprique. Local family history is preserved at the Moss Cem and Landry Cem, providing vital points of reference for genealogists. The water-dependent economy is further evidenced by features like the Gardiner Slip, Sabine Canal, and Alkali Ditch, which define the drainage and transport patterns of the mid-20th-century Gulf Coast.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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