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2015 Map of Bedford

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mississippi River meanders define the complex border between Louisiana and Mississippi in this detailed 2015 study of the region surrounding Bedford. The landscape is dominated by the hydraulic legacy of the river, featuring prominent oxbows and cutoffs such as Palmyra Lake, Cypress Lake, and the winding Palmyra Chute. This riverine environment is characterized by large landmasses like Davis Island and Togo Island, which highlight how the shifting channel has historically reconfigured parish and state lines.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as Hodges Cem, Crystal Springs Cem, and Brierfield Cem. Small settlements and points of interest including King, Oak Bend, and Newtown Bend are situated among the intricate network of bayous and canals, such as Roundaway Bayou and Hodges Canal. The presence of the Dale Landing Strip and roads like Hodge Rd provide insight into the modern infrastructure of this rural delta territory.