2015 Map of Black Lake

About this map

Black Lake dominates the southern landscape of this region on the border of Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through a network of wetlands and marshy terrain like Clear Marais. To the north, the meandering path of Bayou Choupique is flanked by family-named routes and small burial grounds, including Moss Cem and Landry Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracking local families. The presence of Alkali Ditch and Gardiner Slip reflects the managed water systems necessary in this coastal environment. This 2015 data illustrates the persistence of these rural parish boundaries and the reliance on waterways as primary geographic anchors in a landscape where land and water frequently merge.