2024 Map of Topsy

About this map

The Calcasieu River meanders through a landscape defined by intricate waterways and marshlands along the border of Allen and Jefferson Davis Parishes. This area is characterized by a complex network of cutoffs and bayous, including the Pinto Cutoff, Tom Bayou Cutoff, and the Old Barnes Creek Cutoff, which illustrate the shifting hydrology of the river basin. Smaller settlements like Topsy and Buller anchor the local geography, while numerous family and community cemeteries such as Lyles Cem, Kingrey Cem, and the Indian Village Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Grays Bluff to the low-lying expanses of Thompson Marsh and Buller Marsh, showing the intersection of navigable waters and wetlands that have long influenced settlement patterns in this part of Louisiana.