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2018 Map of Marks

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Marks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Coldwater River and its intricate drainage network define this Mississippi Delta landscape, where the river winds through a terrain marked by numerous lakes and brakes. The settlement of Marks serves as the focal point in the southeast, situated along Cassidy Bayou near the junction of several local routes. To the north and west, the map documents a series of smaller communities including Darling, Essex, and Belen.

Insight into the region's historical and cultural geography is found in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Gleason Grove Cem and Posey Mound Cem. The hydrography of the area is particularly complex, featuring Whiting Lake, Whiting Chute, and Whiting Brake, which suggest a landscape of seasonal wetlands and shifting river channels. The road network, including names like Lombardy Rd and Red Lake Rd, connects these rural centers across the alluvial plain.