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
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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