2013 Map of Karnack

About this map

Big Cypress Bayou and its intricate network of sloughs and lakes dominate this Harrison County landscape, illustrating a complex riparian environment near the Texas-Louisiana border. The settlement of Karnack serves as a primary inland hub, while the smaller community of Baldwin sits to the northwest near Beckum Cr. A dense concentration of water features including Benton Lake, Stumpy Lake, and Clear Lake indicates a low-lying, swampy terrain historically tied to timber and water-borne transport. Local history and genealogy are preserved through several burial sites such as Hope Number 1 Cem, Hope Number 2 Cem, and Hayner Cem. The map reveals a transition from these watery reaches to higher ground, marked by features like Annie Glade Bluff. The presence of State Hwy Park Road 2 and various farm-to-market roads like FM-134 shows the mid-century infrastructure that linked these rural communities to the surrounding region.