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2015 Map of Millikin

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Millikin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the complex hydrography and shifting boundaries of East Carroll Parish, carving out massive oxbow features and islands along the Louisiana-Mississippi border. At Bunchs Bend, the river loops dramatically around Pittman Island, a landscape shaped by historical channel migrations such as Bunchs Cutoff and Sarah Cutoff. This alluvial plain is marked by a network of bayous, including Wilson Bayou and Black Bayou, which drain the low-lying agricultural lands.

Small settlements like Millikin, Panola, and Shelburn are situated inland, connected by local routes like Panola Rd. The area is rich in local heritage sites, particularly cemeteries such as Old Saint Paul Cem, King Solomon Cem, and Jerusalem Cem, which provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research. North of these communities, Gassoway Lake and the Cottonwood Airport highlight the mix of natural water features and light infrastructure near the Louisina Bend.