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Erath.

Its Census reference point is in Lafayette Loess Plains, within Western Gulf Coastal Plain. Delcambre lies about 2.8 miles east of Erath by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Acadian Museum Erath, LA housed in the old Bank of Erath Building, entrance is on the side street. — Louisiana
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Acadian Museum Erath, LA housed in the old Bank of Erath Building, entrance is on the side street. — Louisiana

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THE SETTINGLafayette Loess Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYVermilion Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Erath on the map

THE ERATH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Lafayette Loess Plains setting.

Erath town has 1.76 square miles of land in Vermilion Parish. Its Census reference point is in Lafayette Loess Plains, within Western Gulf Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains extend along the western Gulf, contrasting with more irregular inland country. Grassland was the principal natural cover, with river corridors and coastal features adding local variation.

Regional context: Western Gulf Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Erath and Vermilion Parish

Erath is associated with Vermilion Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Vermilion Parish

Erath by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Erath, or 0% of its total area. It is 23.5 percentage points lower than the 23.5% recorded for Vermilion Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Erath town has 1.5 times the land area of nearby Delcambre town (1.17 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Erath land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Erath

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Erath. Check the Vermilion Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Lafayette Loess Plains setting

Lafayette Loess Plains belongs to Western Gulf Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel within the coastal plain, and which current elevation, drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Delcambre

Delcambre is 2.8 miles east of the Erath reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Erath resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ERATH

USGS National Map

Begin at 29.9588° N, 92.0374° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Erath ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of Vermilion

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Parish Of Vermilion ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Erath data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Lafayette Loess Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Gulf Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Erath.

Delcambre lies about 2.8 miles east of Erath by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Erath in context

NSEWDelcambre · 2.8 miles1Abbeville · 5.5 miles2Perry · 6.9 miles3Youngsville · 9.8 miles4Milton · 10.9 miles5Maurice · 11.2 miles6OUTER RING: 11.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Delcambre2.8 mi · town
  2. 2
    Abbeville5.5 mi · city
  3. 3
    Perry6.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Youngsville9.8 mi · city
  5. 5
    Milton10.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Maurice11.2 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Erath
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Erath?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Vermilion Parish. Erath’s 1.76 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Erath property in Lafayette Loess Plains?+

No. Lafayette Loess Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Erath boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Delcambre as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles east of Erath’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Erath?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Erath.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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