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2020 Map of Fish Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the boundary between Union and Morehouse Parishes, winding through a dense network of wetlands and oxbow lakes. This aquatic landscape is characterized by a complex system of sloughs and brakes, including the isolated waters of Fish Lake, Mallard Lake, and the curiously named Ditched-off Lake. The human footprint is sparse, focused primarily on the southern reaches at Alabama Lndg and along local transport routes like Parish Rd 2224.

Elevated ground is a rare feature here, with landmarks such as Potato Patch Ridge and Hog Island rising above the surrounding bottoms. These higher points historically served as vital staging areas for logging or seasonal camps, as evidenced by Haggerty Camp Lake. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Shiloh Creek and Possum Bayou threading through a region dominated by riverine dynamics and seasonal flooding cycles.