2018 Map of Black Lake

About this map

Bayou Choupique and the surrounding marshlands of south Louisiana define this coastal landscape where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight line through the wetlands. The boundary between Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish bisects the map, showing the division of this low-lying territory. Notable for its network of drainage and transport, the area includes the large expanse of Black Lake and the marshy Clear Marais. Local lineage is reflected in family-named infrastructure and burial sites such as Ellis Moss Rd, Moss Cem, and Landry Cem. The presence of the Gardiner Slip and Alkali Ditch points to the long-standing industrial and maritime modifications required to manage and navigate this water-saturated environment near the Gulf.