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2018 Map of Creole

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Creole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

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Low-lying chenier plains and marshlands define this coastal portion of Cameron Parish, where life and transit follow the subtle elevations of the ridges. The settlement of Creole sits at the junction of local roads and the Creole Canal, while further south, Oak Grove marks the transition toward the Gulf of Mexico. These ridges, including Little Chenier Ridge, Pumpkin Ridge, and Oak Grove Ridge, provide the only dry ground for habitation and agriculture amidst a complex network of wetlands and tidal waters.

The Mermentau River and its associated Mermentau River Navigation Channel dominate the southern landscape, flowing past Eugene Island toward Lower Mud Lake. This coastal environment is interconnected by various waterways such as the East Prong of Grand Bayou and Kings Bayou, illustrating the reliance on both natural and engineered drainage systems. The survey also documents family and local names through roads like Nunez Rd, Boudreaux Rd, and Joe Rutherford Rd, preserving the human geography of this vulnerable shoreline.