1970 Map of Millikin

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape, where the dynamic shifts of the riverbed have created massive landforms like Pittman Island and Sarah Island. The 1970 state of the shoreline is captured through significant hydraulic features including Bunchs Cutoff and Sarah Cutoff, which separate active river channels from remnants like Old River and Gassoway Lake. On the Louisiana side, the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for local settlements, connecting the communities of Millikin and Shelburn. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous rural spiritual and burial sites such as Jerusalem Ch, Mt Pleasant Ch, and Panola Cem. The landscape is a complex network of agriculture and water management, evidenced by the many drainage bayous and a Landing Strip situated along the river's edge.