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2012 Map of Ashly

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ashly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mississippi River landings and backwater bayous dominate this landscape along the Louisiana and Mississippi border. The geography is defined by a dense network of river-access points, including Ashley Landing, Cabin Teele Landing, and Duckport Landing, reflecting a long-standing reliance on the waterway for transport and commerce. The presence of Millikens Bend and the Cabin Teele Crevasse indicates a history of river engineering and the persistent power of the water over the alluvial plain.

Away from the immediate riverbank, the land is marked by drainage features like Mill Bayou and the Macon Slough. Small clusters of activity persist at Ashly and Barnes, while the Glen Mary Cem provides a focal point for genealogical interest. The oxbows and chutes, such as Eagle Lake and Forest-Home Chute, illustrate the river's migratory nature and the creation of fertile, albeit flood-prone, lowlands.