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2014 Map of Caddo Gap

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Caddo Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Caddo Gap serves as a focal point in the southern portion of this region, where the Caddo River carves through the prominent Caddo Mountains. The landscape is defined by the dense ridges of the Ouachita National Forest, with settlements like Jones Valley, Ophir, and Plata dotting the valleys and foothills. Numerous family and community burial sites, including Bethel Cem, Jones Valley Cem, and Mt Zion Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the deep genealogical roots of this part of Montgomery County.

Transportation routes such as Stage Coach Rd and the Old Caddo Gap Trl trace historical movement through the mountains, while water sources like Collier Cr, Buttermilk Springs, and Strawn Springs highlight the importance of natural hydrology to local settlement. The transition from the rugged peaks of High Peak and Mazarn Mtn to the lower hollows like Bear Water Hollow creates a diverse topographical environment once central to the timber and spring-water geography of the Ouachitas.