1955 Map of Cameron

About this map

Cameron and Hackberry serve as the primary anchors of this coastal Louisiana landscape, situated where the maritime economy of the Gulf of Mexico meets the industrial reach of the West Hackberry Oil Field. The map details a complex network of waterways, from the Calcasieu Ship Channel to the extensive marshlands of the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. Local community life is centered around landmarks like Hackberry High Sch and St Peter Ch, while the southern coastline is marked by the beach settlement at Holly Beach. Significant energy infrastructure is evident in the East Mud Lake Gas Field and the Mud Lake Gas Field, highlighting the region's mid-century transition into a major petroleum hub. The presence of the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Calcasieu Pass further emphasizes the area's strategic importance for navigation and shipping.