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2012 Map of Greens Bayou

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Greens Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes of Cameron Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways and isolated settlements. In this southern Louisiana landscape, small outposts like Lone Pine and Grays Camp serve as focal points amidst a labyrinth of tidal channels and wetlands. The geography is dominated by a systematic series of man-made waterways, including the Burton-Sutton Canal and Willow Bayou Canal, which intersect with natural features like Black Bayou and Greens Bayou.

Land elevation is minimal, with subtle relief found at Pines Ridge and the clusters of Blue Islands. The prominence of camps such as Gate Camp and Tee Camp underscores the importance of seasonal and water-based access to this region's resources. Navigational patterns are clearly established by the convergence of the Starks Central Canal and the natural drainage into Five Lakes, illustrating the coastal engineering required to manage this fluid environment.