2019 Map of Karnack

About this map

The low-lying wetlands and complex waterways of Big Cypress Bayou dominate this landscape on the border of Marion and Harrison counties. The topography is defined by an intricate network of sloughs, chutes, and brakes, including the distinctive Hells Half Acre and Lone Pine Stretch. In the eastern portion of the map, the settlement of Uncertain sits near the winding banks of the bayou, while the community of Karnack serves as a central hub further inland. This area preserves a legacy of rural life through its family-named landmarks and multiple burial grounds, such as Hayner Cem, Oscar Hope Cem, and Hope Number 2 Cem. These features, alongside Annie Glade Bluff and Stumpy Lake, reflect a region where the seasonal ebb and flow of water has long dictated the patterns of human habitation and navigation.