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1981 Map of Big Cedar

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Big Cedar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Winding Stair Mountain dominates this portion of the Ouachita National Forest in the early 1980s, serving as a backdrop for the transition from the high ridges to the Kiamichi River valley. The presence of Houston Tram Ridge suggests the legacy of early 20th-century logging operations that once moved timber through these steep corridors. The Talimena Scenic Drive follows the crest, connecting recreation points like Horse Thief Spring Campground and the Winding Stair Campground.

Lower elevations near Big Cedar and Graves show the more settled aspects of the county, featuring small family cemeteries marked Cem and the Ouachita Vocational Technical Camp. Natural water sources such as Pipe Spring and numerous drainages like Billy Creek define the hydrology of the area, while the Robert S Kerr Arboretum highlights the botanical diversity preserved within the forest boundaries.