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2012 Map of Harrell Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Harrell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Alabama Landing serves as a primary reference point for this riverine landscape, where the meandering Ouachita River defines much of the local topography. The waterway is punctuated by numerous historical points of interest, including Hooker Hole, Hollands Woodyard Landing, High Tower Landing, and Cashill Landing, which reflect the region's heritage of river commerce and navigation. These landings were once vital nodes for transportation and industry along the riverbanks, connecting isolated interior lands to broader trade networks.

The surrounding terrain is a complex network of backwaters and drainage systems, characterized by features like Finch Lake, Possum Bayou, and Hog Slough. To the east and west, a grid of local roads and trails such as Long Lonesome Rd, Parker Slash Trl, and Slim Currington Trl provide access to the timberlands and wetlands. The intricate hydrography, including Bayou De Butte and Papaw Bayou, underscores the seasonal nature of the landscape in this portion of Union Parish.