2020 Map of Lake Mary

About this map

The Mississippi River meanders through a complex landscape of oxbow lakes and islands along the Louisiana and Mississippi border. This survey details the intricate hydrology of the region, where the Homochitto Cutoff and The Narrows define a dynamic river course. On the Mississippi side, the floodplain is dotted with family and community landmarks, including several burial grounds such as McCoy Cem, Loch Leven Cem, and Good Hope Cem. The small settlements of Artonish and Kienstra anchor the local geography, surrounded by extensive water bodies like Loch Leven, Lake Mary, and Horseshoe Lake. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding path of the Buffalo River and its confluence with various sloughs and creeks, including Belmont Slough and Smith Cr. This environment reflects a history tied closely to the river's shifting banks, evident in the numerous named points and islands such as Palmetto Bend and Steward Island.