2012 Map of Sikes

About this map

The town of Sikes serves as a central hub in this section of Winn Parish, characterized by a network of rural roads and an active energy sector. The landscape is defined by its natural hydrology, including the winding courses of Turkey Creek, Flat Creek, and Spring Creek. Economic activity is evidenced by several energy tracts, such as the East Sikes Gas Field and the West Hickory Valley Gas Field. Historical and family connections are scattered across the parish, marked by numerous burial grounds including Wright Cemetery, Willis Cemetery, and Starns Cemetery. Near the settlement of Hill, the Sikes Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the timber and creek bottoms. This survey documents the intersection of traditional small-town Louisiana life with the industrial footprint of the local gas fields during the early twenty-first century.