1955 Map of Sulphur

About this map

Sulphur emerges as a developing industrial and residential hub in Calcasieu Parish during the mid-1950s, anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and the historic mining significance suggested by the name Brimstone. The town's civic core is clearly defined with its City Hall, Po, and Frasch High Sch, while recreational and social spaces like Frasch Park and a Drive-in Theater indicate the post-war growth of the community. Outside the main grid, the landscape is shaped by water and industry, with numerous Oil Wells dotting the terrain near Wing Gully and Spring Gully. The southern reaches transition into a more rural character, marked by the Choupique Ch and the winding course of Bayou Choupique. Smaller outlying settlements like Stegall and Carlyss reflect the localized pockets of habitation tied to the region's transport and drainage networks, including the prominent Canal Levee.