2020 Map of Cow Island

About this map

Grand Chenier Ridge and Hackberry Ridge form narrow corridors of habitable ground through the expansive wetlands of Cameron Parish. This 2020 coastal survey documents the fragile geography of the Louisiana shoreline, where La 82 serves as the primary artery connecting isolated settlements like Cow Island. The map records significant water bodies including Price Lake, Alligator Lake, and Sturlese Lake, which dominate the interior landscape north of the Gulf of Mexico. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Saint Eugene Cem and Circle Cem, positioned along the ridges. The complex network of artificial and natural waterways, including the Headquarters Canal and Joseph Harbor Bayou, illustrates the ongoing management of this marshy terrain for transit and drainage.