2024 Map of Panther Lake

About this map

Tensas Bayou and Joes Bayou wind through this corner of the Louisiana Delta, defining a landscape shaped by intricate drainage systems and agricultural boundaries. The map illustrates the transition from East Carroll Parish into Madison Parish, a region historically characterized by its alluvial bottomlands and winding watercourses. Significant water features like Panther Lake, Bull Bayou, and the curiously named Graveyard Bayou highlight the serpentine nature of the local hydrography. The inclusion of the Farm Service Agency Interest of Louisiana suggests contemporary land management and conservation efforts in a terrain where water flow is managed through features such as Valentine Ditch. This network of bayous and parish roads like State Rte 877 and Donaldson Rd provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure maintaining the productivity of these fertile lowlands.