1954 Map of Lake Charles

About this map

Lake Charles serves as the focal point of this industrial and coastal survey, where the Calcasieu River meets the Intracoastal Waterway in Southwest Louisiana. The landscape is defined by the transition from the piney woods of Kisatchie National Forest in the north to the expansive wetlands of the Black Marsh and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge near the coast. A dense network of fossil fuel infrastructure is visible, with numerous Oil and Gas Fields scattered across the prairies and marshes, particularly near Sulphur and Vinton.