1979 Map of Kaplan South, 1980 Print
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1979 Map of Kaplan South

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The town of Kaplan anchors the northern reaches of this coastal Louisiana landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad and a dense network of irrigation canals define the local economy. In the late 1970s, the region was a patchwork of agricultural fields and active energy extraction, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells scattered across the township lines. The transition toward the marshlands is marked by a series of geographic "islands"—elevated ridges like Second Island, Third Island, and Dog Island—which stand out against the surrounding low-lying terrain. Genealogy and local history are preserved in family-named cemeteries such as Marceaux Cem, Hebert Cem, and Le Maire Cem, alongside small rural settlements like Cow Island and Dubois. The presence of the Harrington Landing Field and Randall Greene Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial access in this water-intersected parish.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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