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2012 Map of Grand Gulf

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Grand Gulf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex course through this portion of Claiborne County, defining a landscape of shifting islands and historic river landings. The settlement of Grand Gulf stands on the eastern bank, marked by the Grand Gulf Cem and the nearby Big Black River confluence. This area's history as a critical river port is evidenced by numerous docking points, including Upper Grand Gulf Landing and Lower Grand Gulf Landing.

Inland, the terrain transitions to the bluffs and bottoms where Allen and the Spring Hill Cem are located. The map reveals the intricate hydrography of the floodplains, featuring numerous oxbows and backwaters like Yucatan Lake, Hamilton Lake, and Lake Karnac. This 2012 survey captures the modern alignment of rural routes such as Ingleside Karnac Ferry Rd and Bald Hill Rd, providing a detailed look at the geography of this historic river bend.