2020 Map of Larto Lake South

About this map

Larto and Argo anchor this watery landscape in the bottomlands where the Red River marks the boundary between Catahoula and Avoyelles Parishes. The region is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, sloughs, and brakes, including the notable Larto Lake and numerous backwater features like Alligator Hole Brake and Indigo Bayou. Human activity is concentrated along the ridges and levees, where State Rte 3102 and Levee Rd provide passage through the flood-prone terrain. Local heritage is preserved at small burial sites such as Nichols Cem near the northern shore and Peas Cem to the east. The presence of the Possum Bayou Hiking Trail and various landings along Saline Bayou suggests a landscape shaped by both commercial river history and modern recreation. The complex hydrology, featuring the Powell Cutoff and names like Lac à Cyprès, reflects the shifting nature of the Louisiana delta.