2012 Map of Iowa

About this map

Calcasieu Prairie defines the central landscape of this Calcasieu Parish region, where the prairie's natural expanse is marked by a complex network of drainage and petroleum infrastructure. The town of Iowa serves as a primary hub in the northeast, while smaller clusters like Chloe, Manchester, and Bellevue are connected by a grid of rural roads and canals. This area demonstrates the integration of aviation and agriculture, evidenced by facilities such as the Morgan Crop Service Airport and the O'Brien Flying Service Airport. Subsurface resources are a significant driver of the local economy and land use, with the Chloe Oil Field, East Manchester Gas Field, and Holmwood Oil and Gas Field prominently featured. Water management is central to the terrain's utility, navigated through the Government Ditch, Jacques Coulee, and the Indian Bayou Canal which winds through the southeastern reaches.