2018 Map of Lake Bruin

About this map

Lake Bruin and its surrounding wetlands define the landscape of this portion of Tensas Parish, where the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River floodplain is visible through a network of bayous and ditches. Small settlements such as Crimea, Wilsonia, and Avondale are scattered across the agrarian terrain, connected by a grid of parish roads. The presence of numerous small burial grounds, including Thistle Ridge Cem, Gold Bell Cem, and Mound Cem, provides valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. Along the southern edge, the Lake Saint Peter Canal and Big Choctaw Bayou illustrate the extensive drainage efforts required to manage this low-lying delta region. Aviation history is represented by the Tensas Flying Service near the shoreline of the lake, while the western reach includes the rural communities of Maryland and Cross Keys.