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1955 Map of Sulphur

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sulphur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The industrial and maritime character of Southwest Louisiana is evident in this mid-century survey of Sulphur and its surrounding wetlands. The landscape is defined by the extraction of natural resources, prominently featuring the Brimstone field and an extensive Oil Refinery along the Calcasieu River. Waterways serve as the primary infrastructure for the region, with the Calcasieu Ship Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway facilitating heavy commerce.

Smaller settlements and rural landmarks provide a genealogical record of the area before modern expansion. Locations like Carlyss, Mossville, and Hackberry are documented alongside family-named sites such as Moss Cem and Landry Cem. Local life is further anchored by community institutions including the Salem Sch and Choupique Ch. The intricate network of bayous, such as Choupique Bayou and Bayou d'Inde, illustrates the complex relationship between the local industry and the marshy terrain of the gulf coast.