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2015 Map of Pumpkin Islands

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pumpkin Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Pumpkin Islands and the surrounding marshlands of Vermilion Parish define this coastal Louisiana landscape, where a complex network of waterways and ridges dictates the pattern of human activity. The presence of Schooner Bayou Canal and the Freshwater Bayou Canal highlights the region's reliance on maritime navigation and drainage engineering. These man-made features intersect with natural formations like Hackberry Bayou and the North Prong of Belle Isle Bayou, illustrating the continuous modification of the wetlands.

Elevated terrain, vital in this low-lying environment, is represented by a series of ridges including Kochs Ridge, Robert Ridge, and Little Prairie Ridge. These higher ground areas, alongside Pecan Island and Long Island, historically served as the primary locations for settlement and transportation. Smaller water bodies like Little Bear Lake and landmarks such as Boat Point further characterize this intricate coastal ecosystem.