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1962 Map of Long Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Long Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Steele Bayou and the meandering Old Channel Yazoo River dominate this early 1960s landscape, illustrating the complex hydrology where the Mississippi Delta meets the bluffs. The map captures a significant period of civil engineering and industrial development, noting the Vicksburg Industrial Harbor and an adjacent Railroad Project. These infrastructure improvements were designed to modernize the river-and-rail economy near the Warren and Issaquena county lines.

Rural community life is anchored by landmarks such as Pilgrims Rest Ch and local river crossings like Kings Ferry and other Ferries. The intricate network of oxbow lakes, including Eagle Lake, Moon Lake, and Long Lake, highlights the shifting course of the Mississippi River over time. This survey provides a precise look at the Levee system and land use just before the full completion of the industrial harbor facilities.