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1960 Map of Vinton

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Vinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Vinton Oil Field dominates the southern landscape of this Calcasieu Parish map, illustrating the significant industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in southwestern Louisiana. This 1960 survey, updated with mid-1970s revisions, shows a dense network of derrick sites and access roads south of the town center. The settlement of Vinton serves as the regional hub, situated along the Southern Pacific railroad and a newly expanding interstate corridor.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with the Sabine Canal and Vinton Drainage Canal cutting through the low-lying prairie to support local agriculture and industry. To the east, the small settlement of Edgerly sits near the rail line, while the southern marshes are marked by Ged Lake and the settlement of Ged. The map captures a moment of transition as traditional land use meets modern infrastructure, including a Landing Strip and specialized facilities like a Pumping Station.