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2015 Map of Forked Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Forked Island centers this 2015 survey of the coastal marshlands and ridges in southern Vermilion Parish. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the prominent Intracoastal Waterway and the Schooner Bayou Canal, which separate numerous named islands and ridges. These low-lying features, such as Greens Pine Island, Isle Marrone, and Little Prairie Ridge, represent higher ground in a region dominated by marshes and canals like the Warren Canal and Gordear Ditch.

Local family history is rooted in the small cemeteries and named roads that serve the community. The Harrington Cem and Suire Cem sit near the settlement of Forked Island, which is linked by the Forked Island Bridge. The map details the transition from habitable land to the southern marshes, with features like Turtle Lake Island and Mud Island marking the shift toward the Gulf. This document provides a clear look at the enduring drainage and transportation patterns of Louisiana's Acadiana region.