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2020 Map of Mayna

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mayna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Black River winds through the heart of this landscape along the border of Concordia and Catahoula Parishes, shaping a complex network of bayous, sloughs, and oxbow lakes. Small riverside communities including Serena, Mayna, Parhams, and Eva are connected by a system of levee roads and local routes like Blue Cane Rd and State Rte 600. The area is notably dense with small family and community burial grounds, such as Palo Alto Cem, Lone Pine Cem, and the descriptively named Flowery Mound Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research.

Water dominates the geography, from the sweeping curve of Calhoun Bend to the isolated waters of Schoolhouse Lake, Pandora Lake, and Eagle Nest Lake. The map details the intricate drainage patterns of the Mississippi Delta region, where features like Cynthia Bayou, Scott Bayou, and Buttonwood Slough illustrate the natural hydrology before modern modification. The presence of numerous brakes, including Alton Brake and Fisher Brake, further highlights the bottomland character of the eastern Louisiana terrain.