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1945 Map of Pecan Island NE

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pecan Island NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Little Prairie Ridge and the Intracoastal Waterway define the northern limits of this coastal marshland, mapped as it appeared in the mid-1940s. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and tidal channels, including Hackberry Bayou and Little Chene Bayou. A rare and fascinating glimpse into historic local transportation is revealed by the marking of the Pirogue Trail, which weaves through the central marsh, connecting isolated land masses like the Pumpkin Islands.

To the south, firmer ground is found along Front Ridge and elevated features such as Lost Island and Long Island. Industrial or navigation markers of the era are evident with the Belle Isle Tank near the Belle Isle Canal. The presence of these specific named ridges and trails provides essential data for understanding the historical geography and settlement patterns of this portion of Vermilion Parish before modern coastal changes.