1966 Map of Blackjack Ridge

About this map

Winding Stair Mountain dominates this portion of the Ouachita National Forest in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The terrain is defined by a series of steep, creek-cut ridges including Blackjack Ridge and Buffalo Wallow Mountain, which rise sharply from the lowlands. Human presence is concentrated along the Holson Valley Road and the northern boundary near Summerfield, while the interior remains largely undeveloped forest land. Significant navigational and fire-monitoring infrastructure is visible at the Sycamore Lookout Tower and a nearby Radio Tower. For the local historian or outdoorsman, the map traces numerous drainage systems like Cedar Creek and Bohannon Creek alongside local landmarks such as Boardstand Flat and Compton Hollow. A pipeline and isolated gravel pits indicate the modest industrial footprint within the forest during the mid-1960s.