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Melville.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Palmetto lies about 9.6 miles west of Melville by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Melville, Louisiana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Melville, Louisiana from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Landry Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Melville on the map

THE MELVILLE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Backswamps setting.

Melville town has 1.26 square miles of land in St. Landry Parish. Its Census reference point is in Southern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Melville and St. Landry Parish

Melville is associated with St. Landry Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

St. Landry Parish

Melville by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Melville, or 2.4% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 1.7% recorded for St. Landry Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Melville town has 1.4 times the land area of nearby Palmetto village (0.89 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Melville land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Melville

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Melville. Check the St. Landry Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Southern Backswamps setting

Southern Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Palmetto

Palmetto is 9.6 miles west of the Melville reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Melville resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MELVILLE

USGS National Map

Begin at 30.6920° N, 91.7505° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Melville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of St Landry

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Parish Of St Landry ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Melville data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Melville.

Palmetto lies about 9.6 miles west of Melville by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Melville in context

NSEWPalmetto · 9.6 miles1Morganza · 10 miles2Fordoche · 10.4 miles3Krotz Springs · 11.2 miles4Lebeau · 13.3 miles5Livonia · 14.9 miles6OUTER RING: 14.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Palmetto9.6 mi · village
  2. 2
    Morganza10 mi · village
  3. 3
    Fordoche10.4 mi · town
  4. 4
    Krotz Springs11.2 mi · town
  5. 5
    Lebeau13.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Livonia14.9 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Melville
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Melville?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Landry Parish. Melville’s 1.26 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Melville property in Southern Backswamps?+

No. Southern Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Melville boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Palmetto as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 9.6 miles west of Melville’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Melville?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Melville.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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