2020 Map of Birds Creek

About this map

Fort Polk and the Kisatchie National Forest dominate this portion of Vernon Parish, revealing a landscape defined by military training grounds and managed timberland. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain south of Engineer Lake, where the headwaters of numerous creeks like Birds Creek and Whisky Chitto Creek emerge from the dense woods. Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, including Watson Cemetery in the north and Mill Creek Cemetery to the west. This modern survey shows the intricate network of service and artillery roads, such as Artillery Road and Bivouac Road, that facilitate operations within the military reservation while maintaining the traditional names of local landmarks like Hog Back Ridge.