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1994 Map of Kinder

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Kinder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Kinder serves as the primary hub of this Southwest Louisiana landscape, positioned just north of the Allen Parish Jefferson Davis Parish boundary. The area is defined by a complex network of water management and natural drainage, with the prominent Kinder Irrigation Canal cutting across the terrain to support local agricultural needs. Further east, the small settlement of Lauderdale sits near the parish line, while Fontenot marks the western reaches of the quadrangle.

Natural waterways like Bayou Serpent and Alligator Bayou meander through the southern half of the map, illustrating the low-lying prairie and marsh character typical of this region. Human infrastructure is evident in the inclusion of a Landing Strip and a Sew Disp Pond, alongside several communication towers and local cemeteries. These features together document the mid-1990s intersection of rural settlement and the engineering required to manage the coastal plain's water resources.