2012 Map of Forked Island

About this map

Forked Island centers this coastal Louisiana landscape where the wetlands of Vermilion Parish meet a complex network of artificial and natural waterways. The settlement at Oak Point and the residential stretch of Little Prairie Ridge are defined by their proximity to Canal Number Ten, Warren Canal, and the Isle Marrone Canal. This era is characterized by an economy balancing agriculture with energy extraction, as evidenced by the Forked Island Gas Field. Genealogy researchers will find significant family-named sites, including Harrington Cem and Suire Cem, alongside private aviation facilities like the Hebert Landing Strip and Flying J Ranch Landing Strip. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the marshy expanse of Schooner Island, Turtle Lake Island, and the winding Schooner Bayou, illustrating the intricate land-and-water interface of the Cajun prairie and coastal marsh.