1960 Map of Vinton

About this map

The Vinton Oil Field dominates the southern landscape of this Calcasieu Parish survey, reflecting the intensive industrial extraction that shaped this region south of the Southern Pacific tracks. Surrounding the town of Vinton, a complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure is visible, including the Sabine Canal and numerous flumes that supported the local agricultural economy. The settlement of Ged sits adjacent to Ged Lake, while the community of Edgerly anchors the northeastern corner along the railroad line. The terrain is defined by natural waterways like Coon Gully and Hampton Coulee alongside man-made improvements such as the Vinton Drainage Canal, showing a mid-century coastal prairie landscape being heavily engineered for both petroleum production and water management.