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1934 Map of Greens Bayou

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Greens Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Black Bayou meanders across a landscape defined by intricate waterways and seasonal wetlands in this mid-1930s coastal Louisiana survey. The map details a transition from the elevated Pines Ridge down into the expansive marshlands of Cameron Parish. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Lone Pine, Grays Camp, and Gate Camp, which likely served as seasonal bases for trapping, fishing, or canal maintenance.

A network of engineered and natural channels, including the Grays Canal and Central Canal, illustrates the early 20th-century efforts to manage drainage and navigation through the wetlands. From the prominent Blue Islands to the secluded Tee Camp near the southern edge, the map documents a specialized coastal economy before modern industrial changes. The terrain is further punctuated by specific landmarks such as Black, Green, and Hell, providing vital navigation points for those traversing Greens Bayou and Greens Lake.