1955 Map of Lake Charles
USGS Topo · Published 1990About this map
Lake Charles and its industrial surroundings are defined by a complex intersection of rail and water infrastructure during the mid-20th century. The Calcasieu River and its namesake lake dominate the western landscape, while a dense network of schools like St Charles Academy and Washington College anchor the city's residential core. This era shows the expansion of educational and medical institutions, including McNeese State College and the Lake Charles Hospital, reflecting the city's post-war growth as a regional hub.
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Editions of this 1955 Lake Charles Map
4 editions found
Historical Maps of Lake Charles Through Time
12 maps found
1942 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1952 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1954 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1955 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1955 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1986 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
1994 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
2012 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
2015 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
2018 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
2020 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
2024 Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish, LA
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