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1957 Map of Topsy

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Calcasieu River winds through a complex network of bayous and cutoffs where the borders of Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes meet. This landscape is defined by its shifting waterways, featuring prominent meanders and man-made alterations such as the Pinto Cutoff, Tom Bayou Cutoff, and Marsh Bayou Cutoff. These channels reflect a mid-century effort to navigate the dense wetlands of the Louisiana prairie-marsh transition, where the river's path is marked by features like Dawson Bend and Grays Bluff.

Small settlements and community landmarks are scattered across the higher ground. The village of Topsy sits in the west, while several family burial sites, including Creel Cem, Lyles Cem, and Kingrey Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research. To the north, Camp Pearl is situated along the banks of Wolf Creek, highlighting the area's use for recreation and gathering amidst the timber and marshlands.