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1982 Map of Creole

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Creole and Oak Grove sit at the crossroads of this coastal landscape, situated along the elevated ridges that define the Chenier Plain. The map highlights a complex interplay between the natural marsh environment and industrial development, characterized by extensive gas extraction at the Chenier Perdue Gas Field and East Chenier Perdue Gas Field. The settlement pattern follows the geography of the land, with community life centered around sites like South Cameron High Sch and several family burial grounds, including the Richard Cem and Floodgate Cem.

Water management and coastal access are primary themes, from the Creole Canal to the sweeping curve of the Mermentau River as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Named terrain features such as High Island and Eugene Island Ridge reveal the subtle elevation changes that historically dictated habitation in this wetland region. The southern edge terminates at Hackberry Beach, showing the shoreline configuration before decades of modern coastal erosion.