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2012 Map of Sudduth Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sudduth Bluff anchors the southeastern edge of this landscape along the Louisiana-Texas border, where the hydrology of the Sabine River basin is defined by intricate drainage networks. Named sloughs and creeks such as Cole Slough, Black Marsh Slough, and Little Cypress Cr dominate the low-lying terrain, illustrating the water-heavy geography of Calcasieu Parish. The area is marked by localized landmarks like the Buna Lookout Tower and the curiously named Bumpy Baygall, a term typically referring to swampy, acidic wetlands common to the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Genealogists and local historians can find several legacy sites connected to early residents, including the Laurel Sudduth Bluff Cem and Wright Cem. The road network reflects long-standing family and community ties, with thoroughfares such as Wright Settlement Rd and Wrights Community Rd providing access to the interior. These features, along with the numerous branches like Alabama Br and Bivens Br, reveal a rural settlement pattern deeply influenced by the surrounding marshlands and timber-rich environment.