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2015 Map of Slocum

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Slocum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River forms the vital boundary of this alluvial landscape along the border of Concordia Parish and Adams County, where water defines every boundary and settlement. The small community of Slocum and the nearby Bougere sit protected behind the prominent Slocum Levee Rd, reflecting the historical necessity of flood control in this low-lying region. This 2015 survey illustrates a complex hydrological network where Bayou Cocodrie winds through the center, joined by a maze of secondary channels including Greens Bayou, Green Bayou, and Wild Cow Bayou.

The presence of Jackson Point at the southern edge suggests the shifting nature of the river's path over time, while named features like Patton Lake Drain and Durham Prong highlight how the local drainage patterns have been organized to manage the wet terrain. This area is characterized by its isolation and its relationship with the river, showing a landscape where human habitation is tightly clustered along the managed high ground of the levee systems.