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2017 Map of Luna

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Luna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mississippi River hydrology dominates this borderland between Chicot County, Arkansas, and Washington County, Mississippi. The map reveals the intricate evolution of the river's path, featuring prominent cutoff and oxbow formations such as Ashbrook Cutoff, Old River, and the elongated Lake Paradise. These water bodies define several distinct landforms, including Ashbrook Neck and Leland Neck, which show the historical migration of the state line.

Settlement is concentrated at the small communities of Luna and Dewey, which sit atop the higher ground provided by the natural levee system. Evidence of the river's power is recorded in features like the Panther Forest Crevasse, while the local topography is varied by Hardwood Hill and Backbone Ridge. The reliance on river access is noted by Luna Landing RD and the various bayous, such as Feeny Bayou and Lake Boggy Bayou, that drain the surrounding lowlands.