1982 Map of Browns Lake

About this map

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape, where the transition from marshland to industrial infrastructure is starkly evident. The northern reach of the map is defined by the West Hackberry Oil Field and the West Hackberry Strategic Petroleum Reserve, marking a critical era in American energy security. Narrow man-made waterways like the West Hackberry Canal and Starks North Canal cut through the wetlands, connecting larger water bodies such as Wild Cow Lake and Black Lake. The small settlement of Hebert and landmarks like the Hackberry High Sch provide a human anchor near the Hackberry Oil Field. Notable terrain features such as Back Ridge and Lost Ridge provide subtle elevation amidst a network of bayous and islands, including Vincent Island and Chinaberry Island, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Calcasieu Lake West Cove region.