1993 Map of West of Johnson Bayou

About this map

Sabine Lake dominates the northwestern horizon of this coastal landscape, where the transition from water to land is defined by a series of prominent cheniers. These ridges, including Garrison Ridge, Blue Buck Ridge, and Sanders Ridge, provide the only firm ground amidst an extensive system of marshes and bayous. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the area, featuring Madame Johnson Bayou Lake and the winding course of Johnson Bayou as it moves toward the gulf. This environment supported the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and historical land use patterns evidenced by the Old Military Reservation boundary and the remote Johnson Bayou Landing. The network of pipelines and levees crossing the wetlands reflects the industrial infrastructure necessary to navigate and manage this unique Louisiana chenier plain.