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1971 Map of Elmer

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Elmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Kisatchie National Forest dominates this Central Louisiana landscape, where the wooded terrain of Rapides Parish is segmented by a network of creeks and small family-centric landmarks. Small settlements like Elmer and Otis serve as anchors in a region defined by its timber and water resources. The northeastern corner is notable for the Kincaid Reservoir, which provides a significant water feature alongside the Valentine Recreational Area.

Evidence of historical land use and community infrastructure is found in the scattered rural institutions, such as Oak Hill High Sch and the Fellowship Ch. The mapping of an Old Railroad Grade and various lookout towers like Hineston Lookout Tower reflects the area's history of forest management and transportation. Numerous family cemeteries, including St Peter Cem and Marier Cem, offer valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing local lineage in this heavily forested quadrangle.