2020 Map of Marksville North

About this map

The Avoyelles Parish Courthouse stands as the civic anchor of Marksville, surrounded by a landscape defined by the shifting course of the Red River. This modern survey reveals the intricate water network of the Prairie des Avoyelles, where the Saline Cutoff and Old Red River trace former channels through the lowlands. The area's history is deeply etched into its geography, from the Fort Derussy Cem north of the city to the various family and community burial grounds like Cushman Cem and Bordelon Cem. Smaller settlements such as Vick, Moncla, and Brouillette are connected by a web of local roads including Reynaud Rd and Wheeler Rd. The map also captures the complex hydrology of the region, featuring Lac de Johnson, Bayou Johnson, and Spring Bayou, illustrating how water continues to shape the settlement patterns and land use in this part of Louisiana.