1951 Map of Pecan Island, 1955 Print
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1951 Map of Pecan Island

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Pecan Island emerges as a distinct linear settlement along the chenier ridges of Vermilion Parish in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by these narrow, elevated strands of shell and sand, including Cypress Point, Sweet Bay Ridge, and Lambert Ridge, which provided the only habitable ground amidst the surrounding marshlands. A small Cem is noted near the center of the island, reflecting the deep-rooted community ties in this isolated coastal environment.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.8 inches

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