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2012 Map of LaRue

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

LaRue sits at the intersection of a complex web of rural roads and county routes, serving as the primary settlement in this corner of Henderson County. The landscape is defined by its extensive water management, featuring a high density of named impoundments and natural drainages. Larger bodies like Caddo Cr Lake and Alder Cr Lake dominate the central and eastern sections, while smaller water features such as Greenbrier Lake, Fincastle Lake, and Hallmark Lake are scattered throughout the territory.

Transport and aviation also leave their mark on the land, most notably with the Glad Oaks Airport positioned south of the main community. The terrain remains relatively level, though Rock Hill provides a distinct point of elevation in the eastern half of the quadrangle. A network of creeks, including Catfish Cr and Brushy Cr, ties these numerous private and public lakes together, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water resources for agriculture or local recreation.