2012 Map of Vernon

About this map

Vernon and the surrounding rural communities of Jackson Parish are defined by a complex network of creeks and small gas fields in this 2012 survey. The landscape is characterized by its numerous drainage basins, including Castor Cr, Sandy Cr, and S Choudrant Cr, which dictate the placement of local roads and family-named cemeteries. Key burial sites like Vernon Cem, Ebenezer Cem, and Mount Zion Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracking local families near the settlements of Ebenzer and Kelleys. The regional economy is anchored by natural resources, evidenced by the Kelleys Gas Field and Vernon Gas Field. Local landmarks such as Buckenham Hill rise above the many branches and creeks, while a dense grid of parish roads like Nig Dorsey Rd and Joiner Rd connects these disparate rural enclaves and small timbered tracts.