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2003 Map of Kisatchie

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Kisatchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Kisatchie and the surrounding pine woods of the Kisatchie National Forest define this area of Natchitoches Parish. The landscape is marked by a clear distinction between the forested public lands and the expansive Fort Polk Military Reservation, which includes the Peason Ridge Artillery Range to the south. This military presence, established decades prior to this update, occupies a significant portion of the terrain, designated as a Restricted Use Area where artillery fire and training exercises take precedence over typical forest activities.

Local history and family lineage are preserved in numerous small burial grounds tucked away in the forest, such as the Old Kisatchie Cem and New Kisatchie Cem, along with family-named sites like the Polly Mack Cem and Booty Cem. Water drainage is dominated by the winding path of Kisatchie Bayou and its tributaries, including Middle Creek and Sheard Branch. The map also identifies forestry management hubs like the Kisatchie Work Center and the Kisatchie Lookout, reflecting the area's ongoing role in timber and wildlife conservation.