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2020 Map of Whiting Bayou

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Whiting Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tallula occupies a central position within this delta landscape, situated near the intricate waterways that define the border between Issaquena County, Mississippi and East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. The terrain is dominated by the alluvial dynamics of the Mississippi River, which has carved out features like the Lake Providence Reach and the nearby Poindexter Island. These shifting waters have left behind a complex system of oxbows and marshes, including Carlisle Lake, Bear Lake, and Goose Lake, which weave through a network of local roads such as Ben Lomand Rd and Sias Rd.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the extensive Levee Rd, which provides vital flood protection for the low-lying agricultural lands. The map illustrates a landscape of managed water, where Whiting Bayou and Steele Bayou drain the fertile bottomlands. Specialized transport and utility routes like Tank Farm Rd and Borrow Pit Rd suggest the industrial and engineering activities necessary to maintain this riverine environment.