2012 Map of Creole

About this map

The Mermentau River winds through this coastal Louisiana landscape as it nears the Gulf Of Mexico, defining a region where dry ridges provide the primary foundation for settlement amidst the wetlands. Significant local elevations such as Oak Grove Ridge, Dans Ridge, and Eugene Island rise above the surrounding marsh, dictating the placement of communities like Creole and Oak Grove. These settlements are connected by a network of long parish roads and local routes including Little Chenier Rd and Rutherford Beach Rd. The landscape is a complex of natural and engineered waterways, featuring the Little Chenier Canal and the expanse of Lower Mud Lake. This coastal survey also documents the industrial infrastructure of the era, such as the A N R Pipeline crossing the eastern marshes near Pumpkin Ridge Rd.