2017 Map of Caddo Gap

About this map

The Caddo River carves through the dramatic ridges of the Ouachita National Forest, defining the landscape at the southern edge of the Crystal Mountains. This 2017 survey details the rural crossroads and mountain gaps of Montgomery County, where small settlements like Caddo Gap and Jones Valley sit along the riverbanks. The high concentration of family and community cemeteries, including Mount Zion Cem, Bassinger Cem, and Nelson Cem, suggests a deep generational attachment to the narrow valleys and hollows. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with routes like Stage Coach Rd and Old Caddo Gap Rd tracing historical paths between prominent peaks like White Mtn and Pigeon Roost Mtn. The map captures a topography where timbered ridges and numerous springs, such as Buttermilk Springs and Strawn Springs, remain central to the region's character.