1971 Map of Gardner

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Cotile Lake and the developing Kincaid Reservoir anchor this 1970s landscape in western Rapides Parish. The map captures a moment of transition as blue hatching indicates areas slated for submergence by the new reservoir and Lake Rodemacher. Within the Kisatchie National Forest, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses including Bayou Rapides and Bayou Cocodrie. The settlement of Hotwells is notable for its Flowing Well, while the surrounding timberland is dotted with historic community markers like Lehy Chapel, Hemphill Star Ch, and the Texada Cem. An Old Railroad Grade and the Texas and Pacific line near the Red River reflect the region's transport and logging history.