2012 Map of Long Lake

About this map

The Yazoo River and its complex network of oxbow lakes and secondary channels define this riparian landscape north of Vicksburg. This 2012 survey illustrates a region where water management and river navigation remain central to geography, seen in the Yazoo River Diversion Canal and the sprawling Vicksburg Harbor Project. The terrain is marked by numerous landings such as McKees Landing, Little Cuba Landing, and Dalneys Landing, indicating the continued importance of river access in the delta. Large oxbow features like Eagle Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Long Lake trace the historic migrations of the river channel. Active water crossings are documented at the Eagle Lake Ferry and Kings Ferry, while the presence of Paw Paw Island and Paw Paw Chute highlights the shifting nature of the Mississippi River boundary on the western edge of the quadrangle.