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2018 Map of Topsy

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Calcasieu River and its intricate network of bayous and cutoffs dominate this portion of Louisiana, where the borders of Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes meet. The settlement of Topsy sits at a crossroads in the west, while Buller is located to the southeast near Buller Marsh. The landscape is defined by the shifting waters of the river, evidenced by features such as the Old Barnes Creek Cutoff, Pinto Cutoff, and Tom Bayou Cutoff.

For those tracing family history, the map identifies several local burial sites, including Creek Cem, Lyles Cem, Kingrey Cem, and Nevils Cem. The terrain rises at Grays Bluff and Dawson Bend, overlooking a complex system of waterways including Hickory Gully, Marsh Bayou, and Blackman Bayou. This survey illustrates the persistent role of the river in shaping local boundaries and land use in this wetland region.