1954 Map of Pecan Island SW

About this map

Pirogue Trail cuts through the marshlands of southern Vermilion Parish in this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by expansive wetlands and coastal transition zones where the land meets the Gulf of Mexico. A singular landform, Mulberry Island, sits along the coastline, representing one of the few named topographical features in this hydrologically active environment. Compiled from aerial photography taken by the U.S. Army Air Corps, the map illustrates the intricate drainage patterns and shallow water passages essential for navigation before the region's modern development. The presence of the pirogue trail highlights the traditional reliance on small, shallow-draft watercraft for traversing the Louisiana coastal marshes during the early twentieth century.