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2015 Map of Kaplan South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kaplan South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The coastal prairie landscape of Vermilion Parish unfolds south of Kaplan, defined by a complex network of drainage and irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's agricultural heritage. Numerous named waterways, including Bull Moose Canal, Number Five Canal, and Zigler Canal, crisscross the township lines, revealing the engineered nature of this low-lying terrain. To the south, the topography transitions into a series of slightly elevated landforms identified as islands, such as Long Island, Second Island, and Greens Pine Island, which rise above the surrounding marshy levels.

Local genealogy and history are preserved in several family-named burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. Researchers can locate the Hebert Cem, Marceaux Cem, and Le Maire Cem, alongside Badon Cem and Greene Cem. The map also captures a dense grid of rural roads named for local families and flora, such as Arthur Bourgeois Rd, Corporal Marceaux Rd, and Holly Rd, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure in this part of Louisiana.