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2012 Map of Indian Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The low-lying bottomlands of Madison Parish are defined here by the winding course of Bayou Macon and the Tensas River. At the time of this 2012 survey, the landscape is a network of active water management and river engineering, evidenced by the sharp turns of Bakers Cut-off and the presence of the Low Water Bridge crossing the river. Settlement is concentrated at historic river access points like Jackson Landing and Butler Landing, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to these waterways.

Inland, the terrain is dotted with oxbow lakes and drainage features that mark former river channels, including Africa Lake, Lost Lake, and the quadrangle's namesake Indian Lake. Local roads such as Sharky RD and Quebec RD provide access through these wetlands. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrography in this part of Louisiana, from the major flow of the Tensas to smaller tributaries like Lick Bayou and Sutt Bayou.