2012 Map of Eagle Bend

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a complex landscape of shifting channels and massive silt-formed landmarks along the border of Mississippi and Louisiana. Deep oxbows and relic riverbeds define the topography, most notably at Eagle Lake, which is bordered by the modern settlements of Brunswick and Eagle Bend. The area is characterized by vast fluvial features such as Henderson Island, Terrapin Neck, and Australia Island, documenting the river's historical meanders. Local history is anchored by small rural centers like Chotard and Bellevule, while the presence of the Brunswick Cem and Kiger Cem provides points of interest for genealogical research. Numerous landings, including Tennessee Landing and Chotard Landing, signify the enduring relationship between the local economy and the river's edge, even as the Brunswick Circle Levee provides modern flood protection for the low-lying terrain.