1955 Map of Lake Charles SW

About this map

Petit Bois Plateau dominates the central landscape of this coastal Louisiana region, marking the subtle elevation changes characteristic of the Calcasieu and Cameron Parish borderlands. The mid-century economy is clearly defined by the infrastructure of the Big Lake Oil Field and the South Lake Charles Gas Field, situated amidst a complex drainage network featuring Black Bayou and Coulee Hippolyte. This survey reflects a period of development where traditional rural landmarks like St Elizabeth Ch, St Marys Ch, and Hebert Cem sit alongside the industrial utility of the Intracoastal Waterway and the expansion of the Lake Charles Municipal Airport. A notable feature is the Government Ditch, illustrating early water management efforts in the marshy terrain.