1955 Map of Lake Charles
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
The Calcasieu River and Lake Charles define the western geography of this mid-century parish seat, which grew rapidly following World War II. The map highlights an extensive educational infrastructure, featuring McNeese State College, Washington College, and numerous parochial and public schools like St Charles Academy and Landry High Sch. Industrial and transportation hubs are prominent, from the rail intersections at Mallard Junction to the sprawling Chennault Airport and the Lake Charles Municipal Airport to the south.
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Editions of this 1955 Lake Charles Map
4 editions found
Other maps of this area
1932 · Lake Charles NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Moss Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Buhler
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Moss Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Moss Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Moss Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
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