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1982 Map of Cameron

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The coastal landscape of Cameron Parish is defined here by the confluence of industry and nature where the Calcasieu Ship Channel meets the Gulf of Mexico. This 1982 map details the complex hydraulic environment of the Calcasieu Pass, illustrating how human engineering has shaped the marshes around St Johns Island and Monkey Island to support maritime traffic. The transition from the massive Calcasieu Lake into the Gulf is mediated by a series of floodgates, gaging stations, and the established Cameron Oil and Gas Field.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific family and memorial landmarks, including the Wakefield Mem Cem, Kelly-Rogers Cem, and Our Lady Cem. To the east, the vast expanse of the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge borders the residential and industrial core of Cameron, while labels for a Refinery, multiple Heliports, and several Radio Towers highlight the community's mid-century role as a vital hub for the offshore energy economy.