2022 Map of Ratcliff

About this map

Davy Crockett National Forest dominates this section of Houston County, where the settlement of Ratcliff sits at a junction of forest roads and creek drainage systems. The landscape is defined by a dense network of minor waterways including Whiteley Cr, Lee Creek, and the headwaters of the N Fork Cochino Bayou. These creek beds and adjacent ridges hold deep genealogical significance, evidenced by a high concentration of small burial grounds such as the McKelvey Cem, Old Zion Cem, and Brent Cem, often located along rural routes like Brent Cem Rd. The map also captures distinct family markers like the Patton Family Graves and Vaughn Family Graves, suggesting a long-standing history of private landholdings within the federal forest boundaries. Notable hydrological features include Adeline Springs and the curious confluence labeled as the Wilcox Branch and Chinquapin Merge.