2018 Map of Delcambre

About this map

Avery Island and Jefferson Island rise as prominent geological features above the surrounding lowlands of Iberia Parish and Vermillion Parish. This 2018 survey documents a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage and transport, including the Jefferson Canal, Delcambre Canal, and the large expanse of Lake Peigneur. The town of Delcambre sits at the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a hub for the various agricultural and industrial hamlets such as Derouen, Brousville, and Pouffette. Local history is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Broussard Cem and Miguel Cem. The southern half of the map is dominated by the wetlands surrounding Avery Island, where specific water bodies like Blue Pond and Willow Pond are named. This era shows a coastal prairie heavily modified by water management systems like Badeaux Coulee and Norris Branch Canal to support the local economy.