2022 Map of Blackjack Ridge

About this map

The Ouachita National Forest dominates this section of the Le Flore and Latimer county border, where a complex network of ridges and hollows dictates the path of early travel routes and modern recreation. The topographical landscape is defined by significant elevations like Winding Stair Mtn and Buffalo Wallow Mtn, with narrow corridors such as Negro Hollow and Crusher Hollow cutting through the terrain. The presence of the Old Military Road Trl and the Choctaw Nation Trl provides a clear view into the historical transit patterns of the region, tracing paths that predate the modern road system. Water sources like the Flying Ranch Number 1 Reservoir and drainages including Buzzard Cr and Holson Creek highlight the drainage patterns through these mountain gaps. This area remains a crucial intersection of natural resource management and cultural heritage trail systems.