Kinder serves as the primary hub in this portion of Allen Parish, situated at the intersection of several major regional routes including 190, 165, and 383. The town's grid is clearly defined by numbered streets and avenues, while the surrounding landscape is marked by a complex system of waterways and drainage. To the east, the smaller settlements of Coverdale and Lauderdale sit along the parish line, while Fontenot is positioned to the west. The territory is characterized by significant natural and engineered water features, notably Bayou Serpent and Bayou Alligator, alongside agricultural infrastructure like the Kinder Ditch and Kinder Canal. For those tracing local family history, the McGee Cem provides a specific point of interest in the northwestern section of the township. The boundary between Allen Parish and Jefferson Davis Parish cuts directly through the lower third of the quadrangle, dividing the rural landscape.
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1947 · Kinder
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1947 · Fenton
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1947 · Oberlin
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1947 · Pine Island
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1947 · Le Blanc
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1947 · Elton
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1947 · Edna
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1947 · Hathaway
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1949 · Bayou Blue
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1950 · Fenton
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