1998 Map of Ashly, 2003 Print
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1998 Map of Ashly

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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The Mississippi River dominates this landscape along the Louisiana-Mississippi border, where complex fluvial patterns define the terrain of Madison Parish and Warren County. The intricate network of waterways including Halpino Lake, Eagle Lake, and Home Chute reflects the dynamic history of the river’s path, carved around landforms like Australia Island and Paw Paw Island. The map records a distinct rural social geography through its numerous country churches, such as Jerusalem Ch, St John Ch, and New Mt Zion Ch, which often served as the anchors for small communities like Ashly and Peelers. Protective infrastructure is prominent, with an extensive Levee system guarding the interior from the river's power. A notable historical site, the Cabin-Teele Crevasse, serves as a permanent record of the river's capacity to breach these defenses and reshape the local topography.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1998
Date Published2003
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.8 inches

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