2012 Map of Somerset

About this map

Hapaca Plantation and the rural settlement of Somerset define this riverine landscape along the Mississippi-Louisiana border. The terrain is a complex network of oxbow lakes and historical watercourses, including Palmyra Lake and Duck Lake, which wrap around Hurricane Island and Middle Palmyra Island. These geological features trace the shifting path of the river, creating a landscape of points and bends like Palmyra Bend. Local history is anchored by several small burial grounds, such as Saint John Cem and Somerset Cem, located near the agricultural roads of Bear Den Rd and Turn Row. Further north, the settlements of Quimby and Afton sit near Mud Lake, while river access points like Somerset Landing and Ashwood Landing indicate the importance of the waterfront to this isolated community.