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1988 Map of Sibley

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Sibley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mississippi River current and floodplain dynamics dominate this landscape south of Natchez, where the St Catherine Creek bends toward the river at Esperance Point. The 1980s terrain is a complex arrangement of active and remnant water bodies, including Butler Lake, Long Willow Lake, and the winding Old Catherine Creek. These features illustrate the shifting hydrology of the Adams County riverfront before more modern control measures.

Settlement is concentrated at Sibley and Cloverdale, while the uplands are marked by Ellis Cliffs and an extensive Oil Field development. Local history is evidenced by several scattered Cem sites and a Landing Strip, reflecting a mix of rural community life and industrial land use. This survey captures the transition from the low-lying bayous like Robins Bayou and Bullhead Bayou to the dissected hills and creeks of the interior.