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2020 Map of Bedford

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a complex landscape of shifting borders and braided waterways along the boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi. The terrain is dominated by the large expanse of Davis Island, which is encircled by Palmyra Chute and the broad curve of Davis Island Bend. This river-driven geography has left behind numerous oxbows and sloughs, including Palmyra Lake, Long Lake, and Sandbar Lake, which reflect the historical movement of the main channel.

Small settlements such as Bedford and King anchor the northern reaches of the quadrangle, while the interior is marked by sites of local genealogical significance like Brierfield Cem and Crystal Springs Cem. Evidence of aviation and infrastructure is seen at the BHLLC Airport and along the local Leeve system. The intricate parish and county lines, such as those separating Madison Parish and Warren County, follow the older meanders of the river, leaving pockets of land like Togo Island and Sargent Point as distinct topographical features.