1970 Map of Eagle Bend

About this map

Chotard Lake and the serpentine curves of the Mississippi River dominate this delta landscape, where state and parish lines frequently shift across the water. The complex hydrologic history of the region is evident in the numerous oxbows and cutoffs, such as Willow Cutoff and Eagle Lake, which isolate large landmasses like Henderson Island and Australia Island. These islands, often fragmented by intricate boundaries between Louisiana and Mississippi, reflect the volatile nature of the river's path before modern levee systems. Near the settlement of Brunswick, the community is anchored by Mt Olive Ch and Brunswick Cem, while the Brunswick Circle road provides local access. Further south, the map reveals the small landing at Eagle Bend, positioned near the Kiger Cem at the edge of the expansive lake system, illustrating the isolated, water-bound character of these riverbank communities in the early 1970s.