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2015 Map of Cameron

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cameron serves as a vital maritime hub in this coastal landscape, situated where the Calcasieu Pass connects Calcasieu Lake to the Gulf Of Mexico. The settlement's layout is defined by its proximity to the water, with the Calcasieu Ship Channel cutting a deep path through the marshes to facilitate shipping. Local history is anchored by the Wakefield Memorial Cem and Our Lady Cem, while the Cameron Airstrip provides an essential link to the wider region.

The terrain is a complex of wetlands and low-lying ridges, including Back Ridge and Front Ridge, which provide slightly higher ground in this predominantly aquatic environment. Significant landmasses such as Saint Johns Island and Monkey Island are separated by various forks, including the West Fork Calcasieu Pass and East Fork Calcasieu Pass. This map records the intricate network of parish roads and canals, like the Lake Shore Canal, that support the area's coastal economy and residential pockets along the shoreline.