2013 Map of Barkman

About this map

The Red River meanders through this landscape where Arkansas and Texas meet, creating a complex network of oxbows and sloughs. Small rural communities like Barkman and Red Bank anchor the southern portion of the sheet, while Pine Prairie sits further north near the many branches of the Little River. The hydrology is particularly intricate here, with numerous named bodies of water such as Roseborough Lake, Old River Lake, and Scott Lake marking the ancient paths of the river system. Genealogists can identify localized landmarks such as Saint Lukes Cemetery and the River Plantation development near the banks of Barkman Creek. The map reflects a region defined by its fluvial history, where development follows the higher ground and follows a grid of farm-to-market roads and county lanes like FM-559 and Pearson Lane.