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1979 Map of Caddo Gap

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Caddo Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Caddo River drainage patterns and the heavy timber of the Ouachita National Forest define this landscape in the late 1970s. The settlement of Caddo Gap sits as a focal point where the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor follows the river's bend, flanked by the Crystal Mountains and Caddo Mountains. This topography created a natural crossroads for early transport and industry, evidenced by the numerous small family burial grounds and quarries scattered throughout the valley floors and ridges.

Genealogists will find several distinct sites including Bethel Cem, Family Cem, and Nelson Cem. The map traces the winding course of Collier Creek and Smith Creek, which feed into the main river valley. Physical landmarks like High Peak and Sharp Top Mountain provide clear orientation points against the dense network of forest roads and creek beds like Bear Water Hollow and Jones Valley Creek, illustrating the remote character of the region's interior during this era.