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2020 Map of Topsy

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Calcasieu River meanders through this landscape on the border of Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes, defining a complex network of waterways and wetlands. The river's historical shifts are evident in features like the Old River Bay, Old Barnes Creek Cutoff, and Pinto Cutoff, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Louisiana bayou. These hydrological changes are central to the geography of the small settlements of Topsy and Buller, where life is closely tied to the surrounding marshes and bayous.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in the rural cemeteries scattered across the terrain, including Indian Village Cem, Kingrey Cem, and Lyles Cem. The presence of Martin Tram Rd points to the region's historical timber and transportation infrastructure. From the Buller Marsh in the south to the Thompson Marsh in the east, this survey provides a clear look at the intricate drainage patterns of Marsh Bayou and Barnes Creek.