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2015 Map of Whiting Bayou

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Whiting Bayou
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 defines the western edge of this landscape, marking the state boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi. This alluvial environment is characterized by dramatic oxbow remnants and secondary waterways like Whiting Bayou and Steele Bayou, which snake through the flatlands of East Carroll Parish and Issaquena County. The map provides a detailed view of the rural road network and settlement patterns in the mid-2010s, centered on the communities of Elleslie and Tallula.

Land use is largely defined by the river’s historical path, evidenced by numerous lakes such as Carlisle Lake, Bear Lake, and Goose Lake. Many of the local thoroughfares, including Scruggins Rd, Moon Lake Rd, and Heigle Rd, likely correspond to long-standing property boundaries and family tracts. The map captures the specialized agricultural and hydraulic character of the delta before any further modern infrastructure could alter these traditional drainage patterns.