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2018 Map of Blackjack Ridge

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Blackjack Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ouachita National Forest covers much of this high-relief landscape in southeastern Oklahoma, dominated by the prominent east-west orientation of the Ouachita Mountains. The terrain is marked by significant peaks and ridges, including Winding Stair Mtn, Buffalo Wallow Mtn, and the titular Blackjack Ridge. These elevations are separated by deep drainages such as Rattlesnake Canyon and Hells Hollow.

A network of historic and recreational routes provides the primary access through this timbered country. The Old Military Road winds through the central valley, while the Ouachita National Recreation Trail and the Choctaw Nation Trail follow the high ridgelines. Water features like Flying Ranch Number 1 Reservoir and numerous creeks such as Hodge Cr and Frazier Cr suggest the vital role of water management in this high-elevation forest environment.