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2018 Map of Sieper

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sieper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hemphill and Stille sit in the northern reaches of this piney-woods landscape, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Calcasieu River and its many tributaries like Sieper Cr and Cypress Bayou. Much of the eastern and southern portions of the map are contained within the Kisatchie National Forest, reflecting the region's managed timber heritage. Small rural communities such as Sieper, Walding, and Leander are connected by a network of local roads, many bearing family names like Cecil Price Rd and Jessie Perry.

Genealogists will find several small burial grounds across the parishes, including Hardshell Cem, Burns Cem, Holt Cem, and Smith Cem. The central importance of local congregations is noted by landmarks like Pisgah Church. The boundary between Vernon Parish and Rapides Parish bisects the area, showing how these rural settlements developed along the ridge lines and creek valleys of central Louisiana.