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2012 Map of Cameron

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Calcasieu Pass carves through the coastal marshlands of Cameron, Louisiana, where the river system meets the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal landscape is defined by the energy industry and maritime navigation, featuring the Calcasieu Light and extensive extraction zones like the West Cameron Gas Field and Calcasieu Pass Gas Field. The town itself is situated along the east bank, characterized by a grid of local streets such as School St, Ann St, and Dewey St.

Local history is preserved in several burial grounds including Wakefield Memorial Cem and Our Lady Cem. Unusual landforms like Monkey Island, created by the shifting channels of the W Fork Calcasieu Pass and E-Fork Calcasieu Pass, sit just north of the coastline. The presence of the Cameron Airstrip and Back Ridge suggests a community deeply integrated with both the surrounding wetlands and the Gulf's industrial operations.