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2024 Map of Lake Bruin

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Lake Bruin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The alluvial plains of Tensas Parish are defined by an intricate network of waterways, where the meandering Big Choctaw Bayou and Routh Bayou carve through a landscape of plantations and small rural settlements. This modern survey reveals the persistent agricultural character of the region, anchored by locales such as Locust Ridge and Crimea. The terrain is marked by numerous bayous and oxbow remnants like Lake Bruin and Gin Lake, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Mississippi River's historic floodplain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including Thistle Ridge Cem, Gold Bell Cem, and Cross Keys Cem. Infrastructure such as the Tensas Flying Service airfield near Osceola and the Lake Saint Peter Canal highlight the specialized transportation and drainage needs of this low-lying territory. From the small hub at Wilsonia to the winding course of Van Buren Bayou, the map documents a community deeply tied to its water-rich geography.