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2015 Map of Marks

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Marks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The alluvial plains of the Mississippi Delta define this landscape, where the Coldwater River and several significant bayous wind through a patchwork of agricultural land. The county seat of Marks and its neighbor West Marks serve as the primary hubs of the region, situated along the southern edge of the survey. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the land, with smaller communities like Belen, Darling, and Hinchcliff established on slightly higher ground or along historical transport corridors.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including Gleason Grove Cem, Belen Cem, and the uniquely named Posey Mound Cem. The map reveals a complex network of water bodies such as Cassidy Bayou, Buck Bayou, and Burrell Bayou, which have historically dictated the placement of roads like Belen Rd and Darling Birdie Rd. The transition between the towns and the surrounding wetlands, including Whiting Lake and Bear Lake, illustrates the enduring relationship between the Delta's inhabitants and its water-dominated geography.