1960 Map of Orange

To the east, the terrain shifts into the expansive wetlands of Calcasieu Parish, where the Phoenix Lake Oil Field and various Oil Wells indicate the region's mid-century energy production. Several local cemeteries, including Evergreen Cem and Hollywood Cem, provide valuable landmarks for genealogical research within the city limits. The transition from the developed waterfront at Orange Harbor to the primitive Pirogue Trail in the southern swamps highlights the contrast between the region's modern infrastructure and its traditional bayou heritage.