Old Maps of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Vermilion Parish with 311 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Vermilion Parish has changed over the decades.


Vermilion Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Abbeville SW
    1932 Map of Abbeville SW
    1932 Abbeville SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish in the early thirties shows a delicate balance between new industrial channels and the traditional marsh economy. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Moutons Cove Sch, the Bayview Club House, and the isolated community of Esther.

  2. 1932 Map of Constance Bayou NE
    1932 Map of Constance Bayou NE
    1932 Constance Bayou NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana marshes in the early thirties reveal a landscape of deep bayous and isolated ridges. Researchers can trace the sinuous path of Floating Turf Bayou or locate the historic elevation of Pecan Island and Long Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Abbeville SE
    1932 Map of Abbeville SE
    1932 Abbeville SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Vermilion Parish marshlands in the early 1930s reveal a landscape defined by the Intracostal Waterway and tidal bayous. Historians can trace early routes like the Pirogue Trail and remote sites such as Caldwell Camp.

  4. 1932 Map of Abbeville NE
    1932 Map of Abbeville NE
    1932 Abbeville NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Vermilion Parish comes into focus during the early 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific rail line and the winding Vermilion Bayou. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through markers like Landry Cem, Rose Hill Ch, and the rural community of Erath.

  5. 1932 Map of Pecan Island SE
    1932 Map of Pecan Island SE
    1932 Pecan Island SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana coast in the early 1930s reveals a wilderness of marsh and bayou defined by traditional water routes. Researchers can trace the Pirogue Trail and early engineering projects like Louisiana Canal or locate the coastal landmark at Hebert.

  6. 1932 Map of Abbeville NW
    1932 Map of Abbeville NW
    1932 Abbeville NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Vermilion Parish at the start of the 1930s reveals a landscape of winding bayous and a burgeoning canal network. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Briggs Chapel, the Moutons Cove Sch, and the river crossing at Bancker Ferry.

  7. 1932 Map of Pecan Island SW
    1932 Map of Pecan Island SW
    1932 Pecan Island SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish appeared as an intricate network of wetlands and water just before the mid-century. You can trace the historic Pirogue Trail through the marsh or locate the slender ridge of Mulberry Island along the Gulf of Mexico.

  8. 1932 Map of Constance Bayou SE
    1932 Map of Constance Bayou SE
    1932 Constance Bayou SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana coastline in the early thirties reveals a wild landscape of marsh and tide at the junction of Cameron and Vermilion Parishes. Researchers can trace the original paths of Muskrat Bayou and Rollover Bayou as they feed into Flat Lake and Rollover Lake.

  9. 1934 Map of Duson
    1934 Map of Duson
    1934 Duson
    1934 Print · USGS
    Duson and the surrounding Acadia and Lafayette Parish borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through landmarks like Sts Peter and Paul Ch, Judice High Sch, and the Indian Bayou Cem.

  10. 1937 Map of Derouen, 1963 Print
    1937 Map of Derouen, 1963 Print
    1937 Derouen
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the late 1930s is revealed here as a landscape of salt domes and sugarcane plantations linked by rail and marsh. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Duboin Plantation, St Helens Church, and the settlement of Delcambre.

  11. 1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1946 Print
    1939 Map of St. Martinsville, 1946 Print
    1939 St. Martinsville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Cajun country at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape shaped by the Bayou Teche and the expansion of the regional oil and rail industries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Girouard Ranch and rural centers such as Cecelia Ch & Sch or Billeaud.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 New Orleans
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana and the Mississippi delta are captured here just after the war, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists can trace family settlements along Bayou Teche or identify rail stops for the Illinois Central and Texas & Pacific lines.

  13. 1945 Map of Pecan Island NW
    1945 Map of Pecan Island NW
    1945 Pecan Island NW
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana marshes and chenier ridges define this Vermilion Parish landscape in the mid-1940s. Local historians can trace early settlement patterns along Cane Ridge and Back Ridge or locate the historic Pecan Island PO and Mound.

  14. 1945 Map of Pecan Island NE
    1945 Map of Pecan Island NE
    1945 Pecan Island NE
    1945 Print · USGS
    The coastal marsh of Vermilion Parish was a world of water-borne transit at the end of World War II. Researchers can trace the path of the Pirogue Trail through the wetlands or locate historic high ground at Little Prairie Ridge and Front Ridge.

  15. 1946 Map of Redfish Point SW
    1946 Map of Redfish Point SW
    1946 Redfish Point SW
    1946 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's marshy coastline in the 1940s reveals a landscape of remote settlements and industrial canal-cutting. Researchers can trace the early coastal community at Chenier Au Tigre, the local St Francis Ch, and the reach of the Mc Ilhenny Canal.

  16. 1946 Map of Milton
    1946 Map of Milton
    1946 Milton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Cajun country at the end of the Second World War is centered here on the winding Vermilion River. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like LeBlanc Sch and Langlinais Sch or trace the early paths of Maurice and Milton.

  17. 1946 Map of Morse
    1946 Map of Morse
    1946 Morse
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the end of the Second World War reveals a landscape defined by its bayous and early irrigation networks. Genealogists and researchers can locate old rail stops like Haire Sta and settlements such as Morse, Gueydan, and Lyons Point.

  18. 1946 Map of Schooner Bayou SE
    1946 Map of Schooner Bayou SE
    1946 Schooner Bayou SE
    1946 Print · USGS
    Vermilion Parish coastal marshes were undergoing significant transformation in the mid-forties as navigation projects reshaped the wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the residents of Forked Island, find the local Sch, and locate ferry points near Pevley and Isle Marrone.

  19. 1946 Map of Redfish Point NE
    1946 Map of Redfish Point NE
    1946 Redfish Point NE
    1946 Print · USGS
    The marshy shoreline of Vermilion Parish appears in this mid-century survey as it was documented by Army Air Corps photography. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the precise location of Redfish Lighthouse and the early boundaries of North Lake and Indian Point.

  20. 1946 Map of Leroy
    1946 Map of Leroy
    1946 Leroy
    1946 Print · USGS
    Vermilion Parish rural life in the mid-1940s is defined by its early rice irrigation systems and Acadian community centers. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Petre Cem and Broussard Cem or trace the early postal routes through Indian Bayou PO and Leroy.

  21. 1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Schooner Bayou NE
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish in the mid-forties shows a landscape of prairie agriculture and marshland managed by a dense network of canals. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hebert Cem, the Broussard Sch, and the pumping station at Pine Island.

  22. 1946 Map of Redfish Point SE
    1946 Map of Redfish Point SE
    1946 Redfish Point SE
    1946 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshes of Louisiana are frozen in time just after the war, showing the vital waterways between the gulf and the bay. Researchers can trace the historic Pirogue Trail and locate coastal landmarks like Lighthouse Point and Marsh Island.

  23. 1946 Map of Redfish Point NW
    1946 Map of Redfish Point NW
    1946 Redfish Point NW
    1946 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands of Vermilion Parish are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by tidewater bayous and isolated camps. Researchers can trace the layout of the Deep Bayou Canal and find local landmarks like Lake Town, Gordon Camp Audubon, and Pearsons Ponds.

  24. 1946 Map of Lake Arthur
    1946 Map of Lake Arthur
    1946 Lake Arthur
    1946 Print · USGS
    Lake Arthur and its surrounding marshlands are shown here in the mid-forties during a period of steady coastal development. Researchers can trace family sites near St Theresa Ch, locate the Andress Gate Cem, or follow the path of the Southern Pacific railroad.

  25. 1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NW
    1946 Map of Schooner Bayou NW
    1946 Schooner Bayou NW
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Vermilion Parish in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape defined by marsh management and early infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate Marceaux Sch and trace the paths of Warren Trail and the Intracoastal Waterway.

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