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2020 Map of Dowden Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Dowden Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Anacoco sits at the southern edge of this landscape, where the wooded uplands of Vernon Parish meet the drainage basins of the Kisatchie National Forest region. This 2020 topographical study details a complex network of small waterways, such as Dowden Cr, W Anacoco Cr, and Little Sandy Cr, which have shaped the local topography and settlement patterns. The map highlights the enduring presence of local rural landmarks like Union Grove Cem and McInnis Cem, which provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians.

A web of parish and local roads, including Oak Grove Church Rd and Prewitt Chapel Rd, connects the scattered homesites and timberlands across the Sabine Parish line. The numerous named branches, such as Swenley Br and Bull Bay Br, suggest a terrain historically defined by its water sources and creek-bottom habitats. This modern survey reflects the quiet, rural character of the area just north of the Anacoco community.