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1998 Map of Topsy

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Topsy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Calcasieu River meanders through a landscape of bayous and wetlands where the boundaries of Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes converge. This late 20th-century survey illustrates the intricate water network of southwestern Louisiana, featuring the Old River Bay, Pinto Cutoff, and the Old Barnes Creek Cutoff. These bypasses and oxbows reflect the dynamic nature of the river system as it flows toward Joe Cooley Bay.

Small settlements such as Topsy and Buller anchor the western and southern reaches of the map, while several family-named burial sites, including Creel Cem, Lyles Cem, and Kingrey Cem, provide valuable points of interest for genealogists. The presence of Camp Pearl and several oil wells scattered across the terrain indicates a mix of recreational and industrial land use amidst the expansive Thompson Marsh and Buller Marsh.