1954 Map of Sulphur

About this map

Sulphur and its industrial surroundings appear in detail on this mid-century survey based on field examinations dating back to 1932. The landscape is defined by its drainage and transport infrastructure, notably the Southern Pacific railroad line and the corridor of Bayou Choupique. The map records specific early infrastructure, including the Gulf States Utilities Transmission Line and several waterways such as Drew Canal and the Sabine Canal. To the south, the Choupique Sch serves the local community near Carlyss, while the intriguing name Brimstone sits along the rail line west of the main settlement. The presence of an Abandoned Canal suggests the shifting water management needs of the Calcasieu Parish landscape during this era of development.