2015 Map of Browns Lake

About this map

Black Lake and its surrounding marshlands dominate the northern reach of this coastal Cameron Parish landscape. The intricate network of waterways, including the Burton Sutton Canal and the Back Ridge Canal, reflects the region's managed hydrology and its proximity to the Gulf. Scattered high ground appears as islands within the wetlands, such as Vincent Island and Chinaberry Island, which serve as natural landmarks alongside features like Lost Ridge. In the southern portion of the sheet, the terrain gives way to the open water of West Cove, protected by Hog Island. Residential and industrial access is primarily concentrated in the northeast corner near W Main St, where family names appear on local roads like Johnny Benoit Rd and Maggie Hebert Rd, indicating the persistent footprint of local families in this maritime environment.