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2018 Map of Saint Joseph

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mississippi River meanders through this borderland between Louisiana and Mississippi, creating a complex landscape of oxbows, towheads, and bars. On the western bank, St. Joseph serves as a structured parish center with a grid of streets including Plank Rd and Gumridge, supported by the nearby Tensas Parish Airport. The area is notably dense with commemorative and historical sites, from the multiple burial grounds like Lakewood Cem and Saint Joseph Cem to the ancient earthworks of Windsor Mounds and Catledge Mounds.

Transitioning across the water to Mississippi, the landscape shifts toward the campus of Alcorn State University near the Petit Gulf Hills. The river's influence is evident in features like Bruinsburg Bend and Bondurant Towhead, illustrating the shifting hydrology of the region. Local connectivity is maintained through rural routes like Rodney Rd and Ferry Rd, which link the small settlements of Bruinsburg and Westside to the higher ground of the eastern bluffs.