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1960 Map of Cameron Farms

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cameron Farms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Gum Cove Ridge stands as a prominent topographical feature in this coastal marshland, marking the boundary between Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes during the early 1960s. This survey illustrates a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial development and maritime transit, most notably where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts across the wetlands. The area's economic focus is evident through the Gum Cove Oil and Gas Field and a separate Oil Field to the west, signaling the era's intensive resource extraction.

Transport and navigation are key themes, shown by the Gum Cove Ferry and the Pirogue Trail, which suggest both mechanized and traditional modes of traversing the bayous. The settlement of Cameron Farms is situated near the center of these activities, surrounded by named features like Wild Prairie and Vinton Drainage Canal. The presence of Sutton Slip and numerous bayous, including Black Bayou and Webb Bayou, highlights the critical role of water management and access in this region of Louisiana.