2015 Map of Marksville North

About this map

Marksville serves as the focal point of this survey, where the street grid meets the complex alluvial landscape of the Red River basin. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including the Saline Cutoff, Lac de Johnson, and the winding Spring Bayou, which define the local topography. This region, known as the Prairie des Avoyelles, reflects a long history of human presence through its numerous family and parish burial sites, such as Cushman Cem, Bordelon Cem, and Fort Derussy Cem. Smaller settlements like Brouillette and Vick are scattered along the riverbanks and secondary roads, while Spring Bayou Landing marks a traditional point of access to the water. The map provides a detailed view of how the land has been subdivided into various townships, such as t3n r4e, illustrating the intersection of civil boundaries and the natural curves of the Louisiana bayous.