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2012 Map of Bedford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Diamond Island and the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River dominate this 2012 survey of the Louisiana and Mississippi border region. The landscape is defined by the winding Palmyra Chute and several oxbow remnants including Palmyra Lake, John Thomas Lake, and River Lake. This topography reflects the shifting nature of the river, where landforms like Davis Island and Sargent Point are tied to historical channel migrations.

Settlement patterns are sparse, primarily located along access points such as Bedford and King. Local history is preserved in small burial sites like Crystal Springs Cem, Hodges Cem, and Brierfield Cem. The area’s aviation and maritime heritage is evident through several small airfields, including the Dale Landing Strip Airport and Diamond Point Landing Strip, alongside river landmarks like Hodge Landing and the Diamond Revetment.