2020 Map of Cameron

About this map

Cameron serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Cameron Parish Courthouse stands near the intersection of La 27 82 and Marshall St. The landscape is defined by its precarious relationship with the water, characterized by elevated strips of land like Front Ridge and Back Ridge that offer reprieve from the surrounding wetlands. To the west, the Calcasieu Ship Channel and Calcasieu Pass facilitate heavy maritime traffic between Calcasieu Lake and the Gulf of Mexico, isolating Monkey Island and Saint Johns Island from the mainland. Local heritage is preserved in several community sites, including Wakefield Memorial Cem, Kelly-Rogers Cem, and Our Lady Star of the Sea Cem. The intricate network of smaller waterways, such as Tripod Bayou and the Lake Shore Canal, illustrates the complex drainage and transportation patterns of this marshy terrain.