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2024 Map of F-R Ranch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of F-R Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal Louisiana landscape, where a complex network of waterways defines the low-lying terrain of Cameron Parish. The map reveals a highly engineered hydrologic system, where natural features like Starks Bayou exist alongside industrial and drainage infrastructure. Named canals, including the Starks-North-Canal, Burton Sutton Canal, and the Starks Central Canal, segment the marshlands into distinct managed units.

Large open water bodies such as Five Lakes, Dore Lake, and Vincent Lake sit within the heart of the refuge, illustrating the transitional nature of this coastal environment. The prevalence of features like the Beach Canal and Back Ridge Canal indicates the historical importance of water management and access in this remote portion of the Gulf Coast. The lack of primary road infrastructure highlights the specialized marine and conservation character of the F-R Ranch area.