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1979 Map of Cow Island

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Cow Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Grand Chenier Ridge and Cow Island rise as subtle elevations above the sprawling marshlands of coastal Louisiana in this late-1970s orthophotomap. This specialized view combines aerial photography with topographic precision, revealing the intricate water management system of the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge and Game Preserve. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of man-made waterways including the Hackberry Canal, Bertrand Canal, and Humble Canal, which support both conservation and industrial activity.

Settlement is concentrated along the ridge lines where the St Eugene Ch and Circle Cem serve as focal points for the local community. The presence of the Nunez Landing Strip and numerous Gas Wells and Drill Holes underscores the region's intersection of aviation and energy production. Large coastal water bodies like Price Lake, Sturlese Lake, and Alligator Lake define the southern portion of the quadrangle before it meets the Gulf of Mexico.