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1982 Map of Holly Beach

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Holly Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge dominates this 1982 orthophotomap, showing the intricate wetland patterns and coastal marshes along the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal settlement of Holly Beach serves as a small anchor on the shoreline, positioned south of the extensive Mud Lake and the West Cove of Calcasieu Lake. The map reveals a landscape heavily integrated with the mid-20th-century energy industry, featuring the Mud Lake Gas Field, East Mud Lake Gas Field, and East Holly Beach Gas Field.

Navigation through the marsh is marked by numerous waterways such as Mud Pass, Oyster Bayou, and Second Bayou. Significant local landmarks like Rabbit Island and the Creole Nature Trail highlight the area's dual identity as both a protected natural habitat and a center for resource extraction. This combination of aerial imagery and topographic data provides a precise look at the Louisiana coastline before significant shoreline shifts, including features like Back Ridge and the Refuge Boat Ramp.