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2015 Map of Cameron Farms

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway serves as the dominant horizontal axis for this coastal marshland, marking a clear divide where the Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish line is surveyed. This landscape is defined by its extensive network of water management features, including the Vinton Drainage Canal, Gray Canal, and the Bancroft Canal, which cut through the vast Wild Prairie. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Gulf Coast, where dredging and drainage allow for the habitation of areas like Cameron Farms and the industrial access provided by Sutton Slip.

Notable higher ground is identified by ridges and island-like formations amidst the wetlands, such as Gum Cove Ridge, Bird Island, and Rabbit Island. Local travel in this sparsely populated region is facilitated by a handful of established routes, including Charlie Moss Rd and Old Ferry Rd, which hint at the historical transport patterns required to navigate this water-dominated environment south of Vinton.