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2018 Map of Laark

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Laark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Laark sits at the northeastern corner of this Louisiana landscape, where the agricultural grid meets a complex network of waterways near the Morehouse Parish and West Carroll Parish line. Much of the terrain is defined by low-lying drainages and backwaters, including Dry Bayou, Coffee Bayou, and the winding Shackleford Bayou. Large tracts of wetlands and sloughs like Black Pond Slough separate the cultivated fields, illustrating the persistent challenge of managing water in this section of the Mississippi Delta region.

A strictly rectangular road system, including Doles Rd and Holly Ridge Rd, provides access to the interior, while Dummie Line Rd and Sunshine Rd trace the edges of larger holdings. The presence of the Boeuf River at the southern boundary and landmarks like Crane Lake emphasize the importance of natural drainage and seasonal water levels to the local geography. This survey documents the persistence of small-scale rural settlements and the enduring hydrologic patterns that dictate the placement of local infrastructure.