2018 Map of Pigeon

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this terrain, where a complex network of bayous and wetlands defines the landscape. The settlement of Pigeon sits along the Lower Grand River, serving as a central point in a region where water management and navigation are paramount. The map illustrates the convergence of natural waterways like Bayou Teche and Big Bayou Pigeon with modern engineering, most notably the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in the southern reaches. This intersection of the basin's drainage systems and industrial shipping lanes reflects the dual nature of Iberville Parish as both a wilderness floodway and a critical transit corridor. Researchers can observe how local roads like Bayou Pigeon Rd and La 997 provide limited terrestrial access through the dense wetlands toward Pumpkin Point.