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1999 Map of Ferriday North

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Ferriday North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Tensas River and Black River define this alluvial landscape where the borders of Louisiana and Mississippi meet. The northern extent of Ferriday is visible, showing a grid of residential streets like Mississippi Ave and Georgia Ave near the parish line. The map captures the complex hydrology of the Mississippi floodplain, characterized by oxbows and cutoffs such as Vidal Lake, Fletchers Lake, and Ox Lake.

Agricultural patterns and flood control measures dominate the terrain, with an extensive Levee system protecting the lowlands. Historic family connections may be traced through Rogers Cem and Calhoun Cem, while the smaller settlements of Clayton and Red Gum serve as local hubs. The presence of Landing Strip and Landing Strips reflects the region's reliance on aerial support for its sprawling plantation and timber industries during the late twentieth century.