Kisatchie National Forest defines the wooded landscape of western Rapides Parish, where the small settlements of Otis and Elmer are situated among a dense network of creek branches. This survey highlights a rural geography shaped by forestry and water, with Valentine Lake and the western edge of Kincaid Reservoir serving as prominent landmarks. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it identifies several family-named burial sites including Dyer Cem, Marler Cem, and Saint Peter Cem. Numerous local roads like Twin Bridges Rd and Walker Cutoff Rd trace the path between the drainages of Big Brushy Cr and Spring Cr, showing the persistent rural infrastructure of this Louisiana pinewoods region.
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1932 · Boyce SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1937 · Chopin SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Boyce
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Leander
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Chopin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Boyce SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1948 · Chopin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Boyce SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1953 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Leander
USGS Topo · 1:62,500