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2012 Map of Kaplan South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kaplan South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The southern outskirts of Kaplan and the coastal prairie of Vermilion Parish are defined by an intricate network of drainage and irrigation canals, reflecting the region's agricultural and industrial heritage in the early 21st century. Significant waterworks like the Bull Moose Canal, Sledge Canal, and Cow Island Number One Canal crisscross the landscape, supporting the local economy alongside the Mulvey Oil Field.

Genealogists will find several family burial grounds including Hebert Cem, Marceaux Cem, Le Maire Cem, and Greene Cem. The map identifies distinct land rises such as Long Island and Second Island that emerge from the low-lying terrain. The transition from the structured town grid of Kaplan to the scattered settlement of Cow Island is further marked by local landmarks like the Randall Greene Landing Strip, illustrating the rural infrastructure of southern Louisiana.