2012 Map of Lake Mary

About this map

Loch Leven and the expansive oxbow of Lake Mary dominate this riverine landscape in Wilkinson County, where the shifting path of the Mississippi River has created a complex network of islands and chutes. The territory is marked by small settlements and historic landings such as Artonish, Kienstra, and Pandella Landing, reflecting an era when river commerce was central to local life. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous burial grounds, including Loch Leven Cem, Good Hope Cem, Singleton Cem, and Deer Park Cem. The land between the river and the bluffs is further defined by industrial activity at the Artonish Oil Field and the Old River Oil Field. Large landmasses like Steward Island and Johnson Island sit within the river's reaches, while smaller water bodies like Little Blue Hole and Horseshoe Lake punctuate the bottomlands near the Buffalo River.