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2024 Map of Rapides

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Rapides
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The winding Red River defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the alluvial plain transitions into the southern uplands of the Kisatchie National Forest. A complex network of waterways, including Bayou Rapides, Bayou Boeuf, and Sandy Bayou, illustrates the historical drainage patterns that shaped local agriculture and settlement. Significant infrastructure is prominent on the sheet, with the England Authority and the Alexandria International Airport occupying the central corridor.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Sibley Flournoy Belgard Cem and Newlight Cem. Small settlements like Alfalfa, Rapides, and Weil are scattered along established routes such as Old Boyce Rd. To the west, the Kincaid Reservoir stands as a major water feature, while the edges of Alexandria begin to appear in the southeastern quadrant, showing the outward reach of the parish seat into the surrounding wetlands and bayous.