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2012 Map of Moss Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Calcasieu River and its intricate network of bayous and gullies define the landscape of this region north of Lake Charles. The settlement of Moss Bluff serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Belfield, Ararat, and Newton. This geography is shaped by the water, where the W Fork Calcasieu River meets the main channel near Bear Island, creating a complex series of water bodies including Burnett Bay, Alligator Bay, and Moss Bluff Bay.

Evidence of the local economy and community history is found in the Gillis-English Bayou Oil Field and numerous family and community burial sites, such as Bagdad Cem, Birdnest Cem, and Ritchie Cem. The infrastructure reflects a blend of residential growth and industrial utility, from the Goldsmith Canal in the north to the Chloe Airport and Bridge Junction in the south, where the river narrows and transitions toward the coastal plains.