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2020 Map of Mangham

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mangham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mangham sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in the Mississippi Delta region, defined by a complex network of bayous and slow-moving creeks. The town plan is oriented around Railroad Ave, reflecting the historic importance of rail transport for the local cotton and farming economy. To the north, the small community of Archibald and its nearby Archibald Cem mark the intersection of several parish roads, while the southern edge of the sheet reaches the outskirts of Baskin.

Water dictates the geography here, with Boeuf River winding through the western portion and smaller waterways like Little Creek and Otter Slough draining the lowlands. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Gwin Memorial Cem, China Grove Cem, and Brunson Cem. The landscape remains largely rural, dominated by vast drainage systems like Muddy Bayou and Ash Slough.