The Allen Parish Courthouse serves as the focal point for Oberlin, situated in a landscape where the Calcasieu River and its associated wetlands define the western boundary. This survey illustrates the transition from the town's grid of streets, such as Martin Luther King Dr and Acadian Ave, to the expansive rural reaches of the parish. The area is marked by a significant concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Lyles Cem, Botley Cem, and Green Oak Cem, which are scattered among the timberlands and fields. To the south, the small settlement of Elder and the Wilder Airport sit along the primary north-south corridor, while numerous parish roads like Douglas Sonnier Rd and Hickory Flat Rd provide access to the outlying rural tracts.
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1935 · Mittie
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Kinder
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Foley
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Oberlin
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Pine Chapel
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Le Blanc
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Elton
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Edna
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1948 · Mittie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Pine Chapel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000