2024 Map of Moss Lake

About this map

Calcasieu Lake and the intricate coastal wetlands south of Lake Charles define this landscape where the Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish lines meet. The area is dominated by critical navigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Calcasieu Ship Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway, which cut through the low-lying marshlands and bisect older natural features like Choupique Island. Small settlements and family clusters are scattered along the higher ground and major roadways, notably around the community of Hackberry and the shores of Moss Lake. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of several local burial grounds such as Dutch Cove Cem, Black Bayou Cem, and Pujol Cem. The land-water interface is further characterized by numerous bayous and specialized channels like the Choupique Cutoff and the Old Canal, illustrating how the region has been engineered for maritime commerce and industrial access over several decades.