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2018 Map of Pecan Island

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pecan Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pecan Island is a distinctive chenier plain community in Vermilion Parish, where habitable land is defined by elevated ridges amidst expansive coastal wetlands. This 2018 survey documents the geography of these ridges, including Front Ridge and Back Ridge, which provide the foundation for local settlements and the primary transit corridor of Front Ridge Rd. These narrow strips of higher ground are geological remnants of ancient shorelines, contrasting sharply with the surrounding marsh and the southern reaches of White Lake.

Further east, the landscape is segmented into smaller topographical rises such as Sweet Bay Ridge, Cane Ridge, and Lambert Ridge. The map also captures several more isolated features like Fire Island and Cypress Point, illustrating the delicate balance of land and water. The northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the open waters of White Lake and the Schooner Bayou Canal, which serves as a vital waterway through the marshland.