2012 Map of Cow Island

About this map

Grand Chenier Ridge stands as a defining topographic feature in this coastal Louisiana landscape, providing a narrow band of elevated ground amidst the sprawling marshes of Cameron Parish. This survey illustrates the delicate balance between the natural wetlands and the region's industrial footprint, showing multiple petroleum extraction sites like the Little Pecan Oil and Gas Field and Price Lake Gas Field. The settlement of Cow Island and the nearby Circle Cem mark the human presence along the ridge, while the vast southern portion of the map is dominated by a complex network of water bodies including Sturlese Lake, Tolan Lake, and Price Lake. These lakes are connected by man-made and natural waterways such as the Headquarters Canal and Joseph Harbor Bayou, eventually meeting the Gulf of Mexico along an intricate shoreline.