2015 Map of Lake Charles

About this map

Lake Charles sits at the heart of this coastal prairie landscape, its urban footprint defined by the looping Calcasieu River and the industrial corridors of Mallard Junction. The city's mid-century expansion is visible in the dense street grids of Goosport and Greinwich Village, while the southern reaches showcase the sprawling campus of McNeese State University. Tracing the local geography reveals a network of waterways including Bayou Contraband, Kayouche Coulee, and Coulee Hippolyte, which drain the low-lying terrain toward the Gulf. Genealogy researchers can find several significant burial grounds, from the centrally located Orange Grove Cemetery and Bilbo Cemetery to the peripheral Highland Cemetery and LeBleu Cemetery. Aviation history is well-represented by the large complex at Chennault International Airport and the southern Lake Charles Regional Airport, reflecting the area's importance as a regional transportation and industrial hub.