2018 Map of Rapides

About this map

Alexandria and its northwestern environs are defined by the convergence of the Red River and a dense network of bayous and drainage canals. The landscape transitions from the developed grids near the Alexandria International Airport to the managed timberlands and hills of the Kisatchie National Forest. Water management is a primary feature of the region, evidenced by infrastructure like Irish Ditch Number One, Irish Ditch Number Two, and the expansive Kincaid Reservoir at the southwestern edge. Smaller rural settlements such as Alfalfa and Barrett anchor the northern reaches, while several bayous, including Bayou Rapides and Persimmon Bayou, snake through the floodplains. The map also documents historical local sites like Newlight Cem and Belgard Cem, providing valuable location data for genealogical research in Rapides Parish.