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2012 Map of Mason

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Boeuf River and Ouachita River dominate this Franklin Parish landscape, defining a complex network of waterways and lowlands in the early 21st century. The settlement of Mason sits on the eastern side of the survey, characterized by a grid of rural roads and its proximity to Joe Bayou. Along the winding banks of the Ouachita, a series of riverfront locations like Marshall Landing, Fredericksburg Landing, and Oak Bluff Landing point to the area's long-standing connection to river transport and regional commerce.

Water management and natural drainage are evident through numerous specialized features such as Thompson Brake, Jones Brake, and Bucks Brake. Local history is anchored by sites like Block Cem and Long Lake Cem, while the landscape is dotted with named bodies of water including Open Lake, Locust Thicket Lake, and Broad Lake. The intricate bends of Ox Bow Bend and the presence of Eagle Island reflect the dynamic geomorphology of the Louisiana bottomlands.