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1986 Map of Lake Charles

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lake Charles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Charles and the surrounding Calcasieu Parish landscape are defined by an intricate network of waterways and industrial infrastructure in the mid-1980s. The Calcasieu Ship Channel and Intracoastal Waterway facilitate heavy transit through the marshy terrain of Black Lake and Grand Lake, connecting the city to the Gulf. Industrial hubs like Brimstone and Sulphur reflect the region's mineral-driven economy, while the sprawling Chennault Air Base and Municipal Airport emphasize its importance as a regional transportation node.

Away from the urban center, the map reveals several smaller settlements and conservation areas. To the north, De Quincy serves as a junction for the Southern Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. The western edge, bordering Texas, features the Sabine Island State Wildlife Management Area and the historic location of Niblett Bluff on the Sabine River. Local life is further marked by numerous rural landmarks, including the Louisiana Correctional Institute and community centers like Mossville and Iowa.