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2015 Map of Long Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River and Yazoo River dominate this landscape north of Vicksburg, where the shifting waters have carved a complex network of oxbows and secondary channels. This deltaic terrain is defined by its many water bodies, including the prominent Eagle Lake and the curving Old Channel. The map illustrates the state boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi, which follows the old river course, leaving features like Paw Paw Island and Paw Paw Chute as distinct markers of the river's historical path.

Local navigation and infrastructure are centered around the levee systems and rural connectors such as Chickasaw Rd and Long Lake Rd. The settlement at Long Lake serves as a small anchor in a region of backwater lakes, which include Alligator Lake, Moon Lake, and Goose Lake. The industrial presence near the southern edge is signaled by the Port Terminal Cir and the Corps of Engineers Rd, reflecting the river's ongoing role in regional transport and flood management.