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1956 Map of Brimstone

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Brimstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The extraction of natural resources defines this landscape in Calcasieu Parish during the mid-20th century. The Sulphur Oil Field and the Edgerly Oil Field are prominent features, signaling the region's industrial foundation alongside the settlement of Brimstone. These fields are situated in a lowland environment dominated by the Houston River and the man-made Houston River Canal, which cuts through the terrain to manage water flow in this swampy coastal plain.

Transportation and infrastructure are woven into the wetlands, with the Kansas City Southern railroad line crossing the northern section. Smaller waterways like Cowards Gully and Buxton Creek feed into the river system, while a Landing Field and a Landing Strip indicate the importance of aerial access for the local oil industry. The inclusion of Richards Lake and numerous pipelines reflects the intensive use of this land for energy production and logistics.