2020 Map of F-R Ranch

About this map

F-R Ranch stands as the primary namesake landmark in this corner of Cameron Parish, where the wet coastal prairie meets a complex network of industrial and natural waterways. The landscape is defined by the expansive Five Lakes system, a series of interconnected water bodies that dominate the southern half of the quadrangle. This 2020 survey reveals a coastal environment heavily modified by drainage and transport infrastructure, including the long reaches of the Starks North Canal, Starks Central Canal, and the Back Ridge Canal. The presence of Vincent Lake and Dore Lake further illustrates the low-lying, marshy character of the terrain. The grid of Public Land Survey System boundaries, such as t12s r12w, overlays these wetlands, indicating the historical division of the land even in areas dominated by water and ranching interests.