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2018 Map of Bedford

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

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The Mississippi River carves a complex course through this borderland, where shifting channels have created a landscape of points, bends, and islands between Louisiana and Mississippi. The small settlement of Bedford sits near the northern levee system, while the community of King is positioned further west along the Roundaway Bayou. This topography is defined by its fluvial history, evidenced by numerous oxbow features like Palmyra Lake, Cook Lake, and Duck Lake that trace former paths of the river.

Genealogists can find several historic burial sites scattered across the delta terrain, including Crystal Springs Cem, Hodges Cem, and Brierfield Cem. Significant landmasses created by the river's meandering, such as Davis Island and Togo Island, illustrate the ongoing geomorphological changes of the region. Local transportation and infrastructure are represented by the BHLLC Airport and a network of levee roads including Leeve Rd and Hodge Rd, which protect the low-lying agricultural and marshy tracts.