The creek and its many branches drain a series of large wooded knobs. Several acres of rich bottom land are tucked in between the hills. The wooded areas around Lincoln's boyhood home were at one time full of a variety of game. A main road from Bardstown to Nashville has, from the earliest days, run through the farm. Of course, in Lincoln's days it was more of a well-used trail.
Today there are still deer, squirrels, and rabbits.
The smaller branches of the creek have many limestone dropoffs making for small waterfalls and a scenic view. The creek and its branches drain very swiftly into the Rolling Fork River. There are minnows, crawfish, and water bugs found in the creek. All kinds of birds make their home here, with the Red Tailed hawks being common and an eagle still an occasional visitor. I am hoping that the Park Service will purchase the farm and protect it and the surrounding woods from development.