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2015 Map of Cow Island

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cow Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Grand Chenier Ridge and Hackberry Ridge provide the primary dry ground for settlement in this coastal marshland of Cameron Parish. The tiny community of Cow-Island sits along State Route 82, which follows the narrow elevation of the ridge above the surrounding wetlands. This environment is defined by an intricate network of managed waterways, including the Little Pecan Canal and the lengthy Headquarters Canal, which facilitate drainage and navigation through the salt and brackish marshes.

South of the residential ribbon along the highway, the landscape dissolves into a complex of lakes such as Sturlese Lake, Alligator Lake, and Miller Lake before meeting the Gulf of Mexico. Local family history is centered around features like the Circle Cem and roads named for early residents, such as Montie Rd and Sturlese Rd, reflecting a lineage of coastal living tied to the tides and the bayous like Joseph Harbor Bayou.