Discover Šumarak: Dune Landscape and Local History

Šumarak lies on the edge of Deliblatska peščara. The settlement was established where a high linear sand dune northeast of Kovin begins. Its location is therefore shaped both by the edge of the sandy landscape and by a specific dune formation. To understand the destination, you can distinguish between these two geographical references: one identifies the wider landscape area, while the other refers to the high linear dune northeast of Kovin.

Dunes, Depressions, and Elevations

There are dunes and shallow depressions in the area around Šumarak. Surface waters include smaller ponds and marshes. These details describe different features of the area: sandy landforms, gentle relief, and bodies of water. The contrast between dune and depression illustrates the different landforms; ponds and marshes add bodies of water to the landscape description. Šumarak can therefore be understood in terms beyond its location on the edge of Deliblatska peščara alone.

One specific dune in the area is Hatarica: at 105 metres, it is the highest dune in the low sandy landscape. Šumarak itself lies at about 100 metres above sea level. The two elevation figures refer to different points: 105 metres applies to Hatarica, while around 100 metres is the elevation of the settlement. Comparing these figures keeps the dune’s height distinct from the settlement’s elevation.

Road Connections and Local History

Šumarak is connected by a paved road to Kovin and most of the settlements in the Municipality of Kovin. This gives the settlement a specific municipal connection, while the edge of Deliblatska peščara provides its landscape setting. When considering Šumarak as a place to stay, you can look at these two aspects separately: its road connection to Kovin and the municipality’s settlements, and its location beside the sandy landscape.

Šumarak was first mentioned in 1893, when it was known as Emanueltelep. In the early 1920s, government authorities gave land to its residents. From 1929 to 1946, Šumarak was called Mali Dubovac; in 1947, it was granted settlement status. These dates mark different milestones: the first mention, the land grant, a later period under a different name, and finally settlement status. This provides a chronological outline of the local history without treating these distinct details as interchangeable.

Settlement and Landscape Context

The settlement’s character includes a large cluster of farmsteads and wine houses used as weekend homes. It lies on the edge of the high sandy landscape. Thus, the description of Šumarak encompasses a distinctive settlement pattern as well as dunes, depressions, and bodies of water. The farmsteads and wine houses, and their use as weekend homes, offer further insight into the character of the place.

The 2022 municipal development plan classifies Šumarak as one of three designated hunting areas within the open hunting area of Deliblatska peščara. The other two designated areas are called Dragićev hat and Flamunda. This classification adds three named areas to the landscape context and situates Šumarak within the wider area of Deliblatska peščara.

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