1955 Map of Lake Charles SE

About this map

Holmwood sits at the northern edge of this coastal prairie landscape, where the Southern Pacific tracks parallel a major pipeline corridor. The terrain is defined by the Petit Bois Plateau and a complex network of managed waterways including Indian Bayou, Government Ditch, and the Jacques Coulee. The map illustrates the rural character of the region during the mid-20th century, notably along the boundary between Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish. Local spiritual and community life is anchored by landmarks like Sweet Lake Ch and St Joseph Ch. Industrial and agricultural infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Sweet Lake Pumping Station and several levees, reflecting the engineering required to manage this low-lying environment. This 1955 survey, with purple photorevisions from 1975, provides a detailed look at the transition from natural drainage to a structured canal system including the North Canal.