2015 Map of Latanier

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The Red River meanders through Rapides Parish, shaping the alluvial landscape of central Louisiana. This survey highlights the intricate network of oxbow lakes and bayous that define the region, including Elbow Lake, Big Lake, and Tarkill Lake. Small rural communities are concentrated along the fertile riverbanks and local thoroughfares, with Latanier and Whittington serving as central points for the surrounding agricultural lands. The presence of several family and community burial grounds, such as Mount Pleasant Cem and Wise Cem, points to a long-established history of settlement in the river valley. The landscape is also marked by significant water management features like the Compton Lake Canal, which alongside Indian Bayou and Lick Bayou, illustrates how the local topography has been adapted for drainage and transport within the floodplain near Poland.