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2018 Map of F-R Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of F-R Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Five Lakes dominates this coastal wetland landscape in Cameron Parish, illustrating the complex hydrology of southwestern Louisiana. The area is defined by an extensive network of man-made waterways used for navigation and drainage, including the Burton-Sutton Canal, Starks North Canal, and the long north-south stretch of the Beach Canal. These engineering features intersect with natural water bodies such as Vincent Lake and Dore Lake, showing the modification of the marshlands for coastal industry and transport.

The settlement of F-R Ranch sits in the northern portion of the quadrangle, representing the sparse human footprint in this saturated environment. The mapping of the Starks Central Canal and Back Ridge Canal further emphasizes the reliance on waterborne corridors in a region where traditional roads are absent. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the Louisiana coastline's drainage patterns and the specific lakes that define the interior marsh.