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2024 Map of Fitler

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Fitler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex boundary through the delta lowlands of Issaquena County and East Carroll Parish, creating a landscape defined by shifting watercourses and alluvial deposits. This modern survey illustrates the river's dynamic nature, featuring named sandbars and bends such as Ajax Bar, Fitler Bar, and the sharp curve of Fitler Bend. Human settlement is concentrated in small communities like Fitler, New Fitler, and Magna Vista, which are linked by a network of local roads including Fitler Rd and Cottonwood Rd.

Evidence of the river's historical force is visible in terrain features like the Albemarle Crevasse and the numerous oxbow remnants and wetlands, including Pumpkinseed Lake, Glory Lake, and Goose Lake Flats. Aviation in the area is supported by the Lookout Point Airport, while the surrounding terrain is a mosaic of chutes and bayous, most notably the Transylvania Chute and Steele Bayou. This map provides a clear view of the contemporary rural infrastructure and water-dependent geography along the state line.