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2020 Map of Ashly

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ashly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mississippi River shifts and historical bank lines dominate this part of Madison Parish, Louisiana, where the water forms a complex border with Mississippi. The landscape is defined by its fluvial history, evidenced by the large oxbow of Eagle Lake and secondary water bodies like Grassy Lake and Pervis Lake. The settlement of Ashly sits near the river's edge, surrounded by a network of local roads such as Thomastown Rd and Duckport Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find site-specific landmarks like Glen Mary Cem and family-named water features such as John Palm Lake. The presence of Cabin Teele Crevasse and the Marshall Cutoff illustrates the constant engineering and natural evolution of the river's path. Other significant terrain features include Millikens Bend and the large landmass of Australia Island, providing a clear picture of the region's agricultural and hydrologic character.