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2025 Map of Creole

Name: 2025 Topographic Map of Creole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2025
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2025

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes of Cameron Parish define this landscape, where habitation follows the natural elevation of narrow cheniers. The settlement of Creole sits at the junction of local thoroughfares, while to the south, Oak Grove marks the transition toward the Gulf of America. This geography of ridges is a recurring theme, with Little Chenier Ridge, Pumpkin Ridge, and Oak Grove Ridge providing the only stable ground for homes, roads, and final resting places like the Richard Cem and Nunez Cem.

Water management and maritime industry are central to the region's character. The Mermentau River Navigational Channel cuts a deep path through the wetlands toward Lower Mud Lake, supported by an intricate network of drainage and transport infrastructure including the Creole Canal and Drainage District Number 2. These features, alongside the A N R Pipeline, illustrate the modern infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in this sensitive river-and-marsh environment.