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2012 Map of Larto Lake South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Larto Lake South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Larto Lake dominates the upper landscape of this Catahoula Parish survey, where the water's edge is defined by a series of petroleum developments including the Larto Oil Field and the Book Oil Field. The region's complex hydrology is evident in the network of bayous and cutoffs, such as Shoe Bayou and the Powell Cutoff, which connect larger bodies like the Red River to the inland wetlands. Small settlements like Larto and Argo serve as the primary human hubs in this watery terrain.

Local history is preserved at the Nichols Cem near the lake and the Peas Cem further south towards Muscadine Bayou. The inclusion of the Bonshaven Landing Strip and various levee roads like Levee Rd underscores the logistical challenges and adaptations required in this low-lying riverine environment. Features like Columbus Ridge and Terre Chene Blanc provide a contrast to the surrounding sloughs and lakes, marking slightly higher ground in a landscape of winding waterways.