historical topo map of Lake Charles, LA in 1955

1955 Map of Lake Charles

USGS Topo · Published 1980

This historical map portrays the area of Lake Charles in 1955, primarily covering Calcasieu County as well as portions of Cameron County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Lake Charles region at the time. Published in 1980, it is one of 3 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.8 inches

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