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2015 Map of Moss Bluff

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Moss Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Calcasieu River and its labyrinthine bayous dictate the character of this Louisiana landscape north of Lake Charles. The river's winding path creates a complex network of waterways, including Burnett Bay, Alligator Bay, and Bird Island Bay, which defined the local navigation and geography long before modern development. In the center, the community of Moss Bluff sits atop the higher ground, while the southern edge of the map shows the transition into more industrial and suburban areas near Westlake and Goosport.

Cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the parish, from the Sam Houston Jones Pky along the water to historic burial grounds like Birdsnest Cem and Ritchie Cem. Smaller settlements such as Gillis, Belfield, and Newton illustrate the residential growth patterns extending north from the city. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Birdsnest Gully and Persimmon Gully, essential features of this low-lying coastal prairie region.