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2024 Map of Pumpkin Islands

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Pumpkin Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Pecan Island and the surrounding marshlands of Vermilion Parish are defined by a complex network of waterways and elevated ridges that have long supported coastal life. This modern survey illustrates the critical infrastructure of the region, including the Schooner Bayou Canal and Freshwater Bayou Canal, which facilitate navigation through the deltaic landscape. The geography is punctuated by specific landforms such as Robert Ridge, Kochs Ridge, and Front Ridge, representing the slightly higher ground where human activity and local roads like La HWY 3147 are concentrated.

The coastal character is further defined by isolated named features like Lost Island, Round Island, and the Pumpkin Islands, indicating the fragmented nature of the marsh. Significant water bodies such as Little Bear Lake and Hackberry Bayou connect to the larger canal systems, including the West Cheniere Au Tigre Canal. This area reflects the ongoing environmental and economic importance of the Louisiana coastline, where named points like Boat Point serve as literal and figurative landmarks for those working the water.