2015 Map of Pecan Island

About this map

White Lake dominates the upper half of this coastal Louisiana landscape, giving way to a complex series of ridges that define the settlement patterns of Pecan Island. These elevated landforms, including Cypress Point, Sweet Bay Ridge, and Lambert Ridge, represent the habitable ground amidst the surrounding wetlands. The map shows how infrastructure follows these natural rises, with local routes like Front Ridge Rd and La-3147 connecting the community along the linear formations of Front Ridge and Back Ridge. To the northeast, the Schooner Bayou Canal provides a critical water passage, while isolated features like Fire Island and Cane Ridge stand as distinct landmarks in the marshy terrain. This survey provides a modern view of the Vermilion Parish coastline where family-named locations like Kochs Ridge and Veazey Rd reflect the local heritage of the coastal prairie.