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2018 Map of Long Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River and Yazoo River converge in this delta landscape, defining the western edge of Vicksburg and the state boundary with Louisiana. The terrain is a complex network of oxbow lakes, chutes, and bayous that tell the story of a shifting river system. Significant water bodies like Eagle Lake, Halpino Lake, and Long Lake dominate the lowlands, while the Old Channel and Paw Paw Chute indicate the historic paths of the great river.

Industrial development is concentrated near the riverbanks, where Industrial Dr and Haining Rd support the local economy. Beyond the city, the landscape remains primarily defined by flood control and water management, evidenced by the extensive Levee Rd and the Steele Bayou drainage. For researchers, the presence of landmarks such as Browns Point and Kings Point Ferry Rd provides specific geographic markers in a region where the water and land are constantly in flux.