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1966 Map of Blue Mountain Dam

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Blue Mountain Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Yell County region, formed by the construction of the Blue Mountain Dam across the Petit Jean River. The mid-1960s survey captures the area's transition into a recreational hub, featuring sites like Waveland Park Recreation Area and Ashley Creek Recreation Area along the shoreline. North of the water, the settlement of Waveland sits near the base of Potts Ridge, while the rugged southern terrain ascends into the Ouachita National Forest.

Genealogists will find several notable landmarks for family research, including Rock Creek Cem, Scott Cem, and County Line Cem. The rugged interior is marked by significant elevations like Potato Hill Mountain and Dry Creek Mountain, with a Lookout Tower positioned near the Stonehouse Recreation Area. The map also delineates the complex county lines where Yell Co meets Logan Co and Scott Co, illustrating the remote borderlands of the Ozark-Ouachita region.