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Delta.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Mound lies about 3.9 miles west of Delta by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Delta, Louisiana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Delta, Louisiana from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMadison Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Delta on the map

THE DELTA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Backswamps setting.

Delta village has 4.44 square miles of land in Madison Parish. Its Census reference point is in Northern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Delta and Madison Parish

Delta is associated with Madison Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Madison Parish

Delta by land and water

The Census records 0.17 square miles of water within Delta, or 3.6% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Madison Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Delta village has 8.5 times the land area of nearby Mound village (0.52 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Delta land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Delta

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Delta. Check the Madison Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Northern Backswamps setting

Northern Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Mound

Mound is 3.9 miles west of the Delta reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Delta resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DELTA

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.3222° N, 90.9585° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Delta ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Delta data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Delta.

Mound lies about 3.9 miles west of Delta by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Delta in context

NSEWMound · 3.9 miles1Richmond · 13.7 miles2Tallulah · 14.8 miles3Newellton · 23.8 miles4St. Joseph · 32.3 miles5Delhi · 32.3 miles6OUTER RING: 32.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Mound3.9 mi · village
  2. 2
    Richmond13.7 mi · village
  3. 3
    Tallulah14.8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Newellton23.8 mi · town
  5. 5
    St. Joseph32.3 mi · town
  6. 6
    Delhi32.3 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Delta
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Delta?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Madison Parish. Delta’s 4.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Delta property in Northern Backswamps?+

No. Northern Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Delta boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Mound as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.9 miles west of Delta’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Delta?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Delta.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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