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2012 Map of Moon Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Moon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex boundary through the delta lands, shaping the dynamic landscape of the Montezuma Bend. This region is defined by the shifting relationship between water and land, featuring numerous chutes, bars, and towheads like the Montezuma Towhead and Montezuma Bar. On the eastern bank, the crescent-shaped Moon Lake remains as a prominent oxbow, surrounded by agricultural tracts and small settlements.

Evidence of long-standing community life is found in several rural burial grounds, including Mount Nebo Cem, Thompson Cem, and Delta Cem near the small community of Delta. Transportation and commerce are centered on the river's edge, with historical river access points such as Helena Casting Field Landing, Williamson Landing, and Fitzhugh Landing. The map also traces the drainage patterns of the lowland bayous, including Phillips Bayou and Rowen Bayou, which weave through the terrain between the river and the inland oxbows.