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1956 Map of Brimstone

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Brimstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Industrial activity and water management define this portion of Calcasieu Parish as it appeared following mid-century surveys. The Sulphur Oil Field and Edgerly Oil Field dominate the southern landscape, reflecting the heavy extraction economy that shaped local development near the settlement of Brimstone. These industrial zones are surrounded by an intricate network of infrastructure, including a prominent pipeline system and the Kansas City Southern railroad cutting through the northeastern corner.

Waterways like the Houston River and the engineered Houston River Canal move through the central and southern sections, while northern terrain is marked by drainage features such as Cowards Gully and Buxton Creek. Navigational and communication landmarks, including a Landing Strip, a Radio Tower, and the De Quincy Lookout Tower, serve as important orientation points for researchers tracing the historical footprint of Louisiana's energy and transport corridors.