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2018 Map of Pumpkin Islands

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pecan Island and its surrounding marshlands define this coastal landscape in Vermilion Parish, where low-lying ridges and complex water systems dictate the pattern of settlement and navigation. The terrain is characterized by a series of distinct ridges, including Kochs Ridge, Robert Ridge, and Front Ridge, which provide higher ground amidst the extensive wetlands. These landforms are separated by an intricate network of man-made and natural waterways, such as the Schooner Bayou Canal to the north and the Freshwater Bayou Canal running along the eastern boundary.

Smaller land features like the Pumpkin Islands and Round Island are scattered throughout the marsh, while named bayous like Belle Isle Bayou and Hackberry Bayou wind through the interior. Access to the southern ridges is facilitated by local routes such as Marina Rd, connecting the scattered homesteads and landings to the larger network of coastal canals, including the West Cheniere Au Tigre Canal.