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1955 Map of Johnsons Bayou

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Johnsons Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape in Cameron Parish, where the complex hydrology of Southwest Louisiana meets the Gulf of Mexico. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of man-made waterways like Starks Canal, Magnolia Canal, and the Burton Sutton Canal, which support both water management and the local energy industry. The extractive economy of the mid-century is evident through the Burton Oil Field and the Cameron Meadows Oil and Gas Field.

Coastal settlements like Johnsons Bayou and Hackberry are situated on higher ground such as Buck Ridge and Smith Ridge. These ridges provide the site for local landmarks including the Johnsons Bayou Sch and several family-linked burial grounds, such as Smith Ridge Cem and Peveto Cem. Along the shoreline, established recreational and residential spots like Constance Beach and Ocean View Beach mark the transition between the marshy interior and the open sea.