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2018 Map of Lessley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lessley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lessley occupies a prominent position in this rural corner of Wilkinson County, situated amidst a complex network of waterways that define the local landscape. The Buffalo River and the extensive Belmont Slough system dominate the northern and central portions of the sheet, illustrating the low-lying, riparian character of the Mississippi River floodplain region. The drainage patterns are intricate, with features like Alligator Bayou, Dixons Bayou, and Foster Lake reflecting the slow-moving, backwater ecology of the area.

For researchers, the map provides essential landmarks such as Courtney Cem, while the road network, including Smithland Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd, connects the scattered dwellings and farms. The southern half of the map transitions into a more dissected terrain drained by numerous creeks, including White Cr, Bullet Br, and Percy Cr. This geography suggests a long history of timber and agricultural use, centered around the settlement at Lessley and the surrounding family-named locations.