Description
A large deep pond in the central part of New Madrid Township.
History
Formed by the earthquakes of 1811-12. First called Earthquake Lake until 1823. About that time the name Bayou de Cyprie or Bayou de Cypriere was used. Locally it is now (1938) known as The Washout, because it had almost disappeared until the 1912 flood "washed it out" again.