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2015 Map of Chamblee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River meanders through this section of the Louisiana-Mississippi border, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes, chutes, and islands within Tensas Parish and Jefferson County. Significant water features like Bell Cow Lake, Brushy Lake, and the Rodney Cutoff illustrate the river's historical shifting course and the formation of numerous sloughs and bayous. The settlement of Waterproof sits near the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point alongside smaller communities like Chamblee, Ashland, and Hedgeland.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Myrtle Grove Cem and the Myrtle Grove Airport near the riverbank. The map documents the intricate land divisions and property boundaries that follow the river's curves, including areas like Kempe Bend and Rodney Bend. This survey provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure, from Goldman Landing to various pumping stations, highlighting the region's reliance on the waterway for transport and drainage.