1954 Map of Birds Creek

Evidence of earlier civilian life and industrial activity remains visible through landmarks such as Holy Springs Church and local burial grounds like Watson Cemetery and Mill Creek Cemetery. A notable feature for historical researchers is the extensive dismantled railroad network snaking through the northern and central sections, tracing the paths of former logging operations that once moved through these woods. These remnants of infrastructure, along with the clearly marked Reservation Boundary, document the transition of this land from an active timbering area to a significant military training facility.