Holmwood stands as a primary point of reference in this coastal prairie landscape of southern Louisiana, situated just north of the Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish line. The terrain is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and drainage features essential to the region's agricultural character, including Jacques Coulee and the Lidian Bayou Levee Canal. To the west, the Plateau Petit Bois provides a distinct geographical marker amidst a network of rural routes named for local families, such as Rossignol Rd and Le Boeuf Rd. The transition into Cameron Parish to the south reveals a more water-influenced environment, noted by the presence of Rice Field Rd and North Canal, reflecting the land use patterns that have sustained these communities. Bruce Beard Airport serves as a modern landmark within this traditional agricultural corridor during the late 2010s.
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1932 · Lake Charles NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Lake Charles SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1934 · Lake Misere
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1934 · Sweet Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1934 · Boudreaux Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Sweet Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Lake Misere
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Boudreaux Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680