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2011 Map of Caddo Gap

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Caddo Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Caddo Gap sits at a critical junction of river and ridge, where Gap Creek meets the broader valley landscape. This 2011 survey reveals a territory deeply marked by family history and small-scale settlement, evidenced by a high density of burial grounds such as the Family Cemetery, Jones Valley Cemetery, and the Black Cemetery. The settlement of Plata serves as a local landmark near Mount Zion Cemetery, while Ophir stands to the west along the banks of Collier Creek.

The landscape is defined by a succession of high ridges, including Strawn Mountain, Sharp Top Mountain, and the Crystal Mountains. Significant water sources like Collier Spring and Buttermilk Springs indicate the hydrologic character of the area, which supported the scattered rural communities and post offices. Winding roads such as Smokey Hollow Rd and Collier Springs Rd provide the primary access through the hollows and gaps that give this region its name.