2018 Map of Melder

About this map

Calcasieu and Melder anchor this 2018 survey of southern Rapides Parish, where the Piney Woods of the Kisatchie National Forest meet a complex network of local creeks and rivers. The Calcasieu River winds through the central terrain, its course defined by small crossings like Strothers Xing. This modern map retains vital genealogical landmarks, preserving the locations of numerous rural burial grounds including Stanley Cemetery, Lone Star Cem, and Campground Cem. A dense network of family-named roads, such as J M Brodnax Rd and Bonnette Rd, reflects the deep-rooted landownership patterns of this region. The landscape is carved by diverse drainage systems including Spring Cr, Lemeuse Cr, and Masters Cr, illustrating the transition from forested uplands to the river bottomlands.