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Palmetto.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Holocene Meander Belts, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Lebeau lies about 3.7 miles west of Palmetto by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Palmetto, Louisiana
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Palmetto, Louisiana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Palmetto, Louisiana from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Holocene Meander Belts
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Landry Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Palmetto on the map

THE PALMETTO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Holocene Meander Belts setting.

Palmetto village has 0.89 square miles of land in St. Landry Parish. Its Census reference point is in Southern Holocene Meander Belts, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Palmetto and St. Landry Parish

Palmetto is associated with St. Landry 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.

St. Landry Parish

Palmetto by land and water

The Census records 0.01 square miles of water within Palmetto, or 1.2% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 1.7% recorded for St. Landry Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Palmetto village has 23.9% of the land area of nearby Lebeau CDP (3.71 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Palmetto 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 Palmetto

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

02

Read the Southern Holocene Meander Belts setting

Southern Holocene Meander Belts belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Lebeau

Lebeau is 3.7 miles west of the Palmetto 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.

Palmetto 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 PALMETTO

USGS National Map

Begin at 30.7177° N, 91.9091° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Palmetto ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Village Of Palmetto

Use this municipal 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 Village Of Palmetto ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of St Landry

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 St Landry ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Palmetto data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Holocene Meander Belts

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial 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 Palmetto.

Lebeau lies about 3.7 miles west of Palmetto by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Palmetto in context

NSEWLebeau · 3.7 miles1Melville · 9.6 miles2Washington · 11.4 miles3Port Barre · 11.5 miles4Morrow · 12.8 miles5Krotz Springs · 15.9 miles6OUTER RING: 15.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Lebeau3.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Melville9.6 mi · town
  3. 3
    Washington11.4 mi · town
  4. 4
    Port Barre11.5 mi · town
  5. 5
    Morrow12.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Krotz Springs15.9 mi · town
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 Palmetto
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 Palmetto?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Landry Parish. Palmetto’s 0.89 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Palmetto property in Southern Holocene Meander Belts?+

No. Southern Holocene Meander Belts is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Palmetto 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 Lebeau as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.7 miles west of Palmetto’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 Palmetto?+

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 Palmetto.
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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