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1982 Map of Creole

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Creole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes of Cameron Parish are defined by long, linear ridges known locally as cheniers, which provide the only firm ground for settlements like Creole and Oak Grove. This 1980s landscape is deeply marked by the energy industry, with the Chenier Perdue Gas Field and Eugene Island Gas Field dotting the wetlands with gas wells and storage tanks. These elevations, such as Little Chenier Ridge and Front Ridge, once formed ancient shorelines and remain the primary corridors for transport and habitation above the surrounding wetlands.

Water dominates the region, from the vast Lower Mud Lake to the meandering path of the Mermentau River. Local landmarks include the South Cameron High Sch and the Richard Cem, alongside several radio towers that rise above the flat coastal plain. Near the coast, Hackberry Beach fronts the Gulf of Mexico, while inland, the Creole Canal and Bayou Labauve serve as vital drainage and navigation routes for the parish.