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1963 Map of Ashly

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ashly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a complex landscape of islands and chutes along the border of Louisiana and Mississippi in the early 1960s. Large landmasses like Australia Island and Paw Paw Island are defined by the river’s winding course, while the Forest Home Chute and Cabin Teele Crevasse indicate the powerful hydrological forces shaping the Madison Parish and Warren County line. To the west, the massive Levee system stands as a barrier between the river and the low-lying agricultural interior.

Local life in this riverine environment is centered around small settlements and family churches. The area near Ashly and Barnes is dotted with spiritual landmarks, including Jerusalem Ch, Peters Rock Ch, and the Glen Mary Cem. Connectivity is provided by the Illinois Central railroad running through the southern reaches, while the interior is drained by systems like Bayou Walnut and Mill Bayou, flowing through the alluvial plain.