The Calcasieu River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path defined by numerous small tributaries like Goodman Br and Lemeuse Cr. This portion of Rapides Parish is deeply integrated into the Kisatchie National Forest, where a network of rural routes such as Potato Farm Rd and Peniel Loop connect scattered settlements. Local history is anchored by several rural burying grounds, including Lone Star Cem near the river and Campground Cem to the east. The map captures the small community of Calcasieu and the village of Melder, illustrating a land use pattern of forest management and isolated residential clusters. Waterways like Spring Cr and Campground Cr drain the low-lying terrain, highlighting the hydrological complexity typical of central Louisiana's pine woods.
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1935 · Pawnee
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Oakdale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Leander
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Steep Gully
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Glenmora
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1951 · Steep Gully
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lake Charles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Pawnee
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1954 · Leander
USGS Topo · 1:62,500