1986 Map of Lake Charles
USGS Topo · Published 1986About this map
The Calasieu River and Sabine River systems dominate this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating the industrial and residential growth across the Texas-Louisiana border. The hub of Lake Charles is shown alongside industrial neighbors like Westlake, Sulphur, and Goosport, while the northern reaches transition into the pine-wooded expanses near De Quincy. This planimetric study documents the mid-century expansion of transit networks, notably the Kansas City Southern and Southern Pacific railroads which intersect the region's diverse terrain. From the protected grounds of Sam Houston Jones State Park to the small-town life in Iowa and Vidor, the map records a specific moment of coastal-plain development. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Highland Cem or observe the intricate waterways of Choupique Island and Turner Island.
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Editions of this 1986 Lake Charles Map
2 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