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2018 Map of Mayersville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mayersville serves as a focal point in this riverine landscape where the Mississippi River defines the boundary between Issaquena County, Mississippi, and East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. The intricate hydrology of the Delta is evident through features like the Old River Chute, Blue Hole, and the complex network of drainage such as Mill Bayou and Washington Bayou. The settlement pattern follows the high ground and levee systems, with smaller locales like Addie, Hopedale, and Cottonwood connected by a grid of plantation and farm-to-market roads.

Agricultural land use is deeply integrated into the natural floodplains, evidenced by names like Valewood Plantation Rd. Navigation and river dynamics are highlighted by prominent landmarks such as Wilson Point, Opossum Point, and Duncansby Towhead, reflecting the shifting nature of the river before modern stabilization. This 2018 survey provides a contemporary view of these established alluvial settlements and their relationship to the seasonal rhythms of the Mississippi.