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1998 Map of Grand Bayou

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Grand Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The coastal marshlands of Cameron Parish are meticulously detailed in this survey, showcasing the complex intersection of land and water along the Gulf of Mexico. The northern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, where the branching waters of Grand Bayou—including its North, East, and South Prongs—meander through the wetlands toward Calcasieu Lake. Human settlement is concentrated along slightly elevated terrain like Front Ridge and Mesquite Ridge, where a network of levees and roads supports local life.

Institutional and community landmarks are frequent along the southern ridges, providing valuable data for genealogists. The map identifies several religious and memorial sites, including Sacred Heart Ch, St Rose Ch, and the La Bove Cem. Educational and industrial activity is noted at the Cameron Vocational Techical Sch and various gas fields, illustrating the regional economy as it functioned at the close of the twentieth century.