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2020 Map of Rapides

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rapides
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Red River forms the geographic backbone of this survey, winding through the alluvial plains of Alexandria and the surrounding bayou country. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways including Sandy Bayou, Big Bayou, and Tiger Bayou, reflecting the complex drainage patterns of the region. A significant portion of the western territory is occupied by the Kisatchie National Forest, featuring the large Kincaid Reservoir and several landmarks such as Kincaid Bridge.

Infrastructure in this era is dominated by the England Authority and the Alexandria International Airport, which occupy a substantial footprint north of the city center. Smaller settlements like Alfalfa, Rapides, and Weil dot the rural periphery, connected by historic routes like Old Boyce Rd. The presence of the Newlight Cem and local crossings like Lamothe Bridge provide specific points of interest for those documenting the local genealogy and civil development of Rapides Parish.