1994 Map of Dowden Creek

About this map

The Fort Polk Military Reservation dominates this 1990s landscape, encompassing the Peason Ridge Artillery Range across the rolling topography of Peason Ridge. While the northern and eastern portions of the map are defined by military activity and restricted zones, the southwestern corner reveals the northern edge of Anacoco and the intricate drainage network of the region. The landscape is carved by numerous waterways, including Dowden Creek, West Anacoco Creek, and East Anacoco Creek, with smaller tributaries like Coon Branch and Ade Branch feeding the larger basins. A notable piece of infrastructure is a major roadway marked as Under Construction, cutting a diagonal path through the southwestern quadrant and signaling the modern development of this Vernon Parish corridor during the late 20th century.