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2020 Map of Millikin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Poverty Point and the winding course of the Mississippi River define the landscape of this region on the border of Louisiana and Mississippi. The area is characterized by a complex network of active and former river channels, including Bunchs Cutoff, Sarah Cutoff, and the curved expanse of Bunchs Bend. These features reflect the river's historical shifts, which have created isolated land masses like Pittman Island and several oxbow formations such as Gassoway Lake and Old River.

Linear settlements and agricultural fields are concentrated along the western edge of the quadrangle near Millikin and Panola, following the protection of Levee Rd. Small rural churches and community landmarks are scattered throughout the parish, including King Solomon Cem and Jerusalem Cem. The presence of Cottonwood Airport and drainage structures like the Jack Falls Canal illustrate the ongoing management of this low-lying alluvial plain.