2015 Map of Elmer

About this map

Otis and the surrounding piney woods of Rapides Parish are defined here by a dense network of forest service roads and small cemeteries. This section of the Kisatchie National Forest is deeply carved by waterways including Spring Cr, Valentine Cr, and Big Brushy Cr, which feed into larger bodies like the Kincaid Reservoir and Valentine Lake. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family-named burial sites such as Rougeau Cem, Swann Cem, and Marler Cem, often located near crossroads and small settlements like Lisso and Lewiston. The landscape is a complex of creek bottoms and managed timberland, with fire routes like Fire Rte 217 and Fire Rte 282 providing access to the interior. The presence of Saint Peter Cem near Elmer at the southern edge of the map highlights the longstanding community ties within this forested region.