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2015 Map of Foley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mississippi River floodplains and the bluffs of Lincoln County dominate this landscape, where the state line bisects a complex network of backwaters and islands. The river is a labyrinth of side channels like Crooked Slough and George Bain Slough, creating numerous landforms such as Turner Island and Hausgen Island. These features illustrate the shifting hydrology of the valley before modern stabilization efforts could fully isolate the river from its original basin.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and rail lines, with Foley serving as a focal point on the western side while Batchtown sits elevated above the river to the east. Local history is preserved through several family and community burial sites, including Plummer Cemetery near Gilead and Saint Barbara Cemetery. Former riverboat points such as Sterling Landing and Turner Landing hint at a time when the river was the primary artery for local commerce and transport.