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1946 Map of Moss Lake

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Moss Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The marshy lowlands of southwest Louisiana define this landscape, where the Calcasieu River winds through a complex network of bayous and lakes. In this mid-century survey, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the wetlands, intersecting the older drainage patterns of Bayou Choupique and the Old Canal. Local transport of the era is evidenced by the Ellender Ferry and the presence of specialized landings like Dumb Landing and Calcasieu Landing, which served as vital connections for isolated communities and maritime industry.

Small settlements and isolated landmarks are scattered across the high ground, such as Hackberry near the southern edge and the Christian Ch to the north. Genealogists may find interest in the Dutch Cove Cemetery, while the transition from Calcasieu Parish to Cameron Parish marks the shift toward the massive expanse of Calcasieu Lake. The map details a way of life deeply tied to the water, from the passage through Mud Lake to the uniquely named Billy Goat Ridge.