Lake Washington, a prominent oxbow lake, dominates this landscape in Washington County, Mississippi. This area reveals the intricate relationship between the shifting Mississippi River and the rural settlements that follow its former bends. Small communities like Glen Allan, Chatham, and Leota are positioned along the fertile land between the river and the massive lake. The presence of the Kentucky Bend Revetment and the extensive network of levees, including Levee Rd, illustrates the ongoing efforts to manage the river's path.
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1909 · Wilsons Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1909 · Millikin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1913 · Wilson Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1939 · Lorenzen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Readland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Mayersville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Swan Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Greenwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Greenwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000