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1906 Map of Caddo Gap

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Caddo Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

The Caddo Mountains and Crystal Mountains dominate this early 20th-century landscape, carving a complex network of ridges and water gaps across west-central Arkansas. The map records the region during a period of transition, where small mountain settlements like Slatington and Fancy Hill served localized mining or timber interests. The namesake Caddo Gap provides a natural passage for the Caddo River, a critical corridor for early transportation and trade.

Further south, the terrain levels toward Centerpoint and Brocktown, where the presence of the St Louis Southwestern RR and Hickory Station indicates the expanding reach of the industrial rail network. Smaller communities such as Black Springs, Lodi, and Daisy are connected by primitive roads, while isolated landmarks like Stevensons Camp and various springs, including Buttermilk Sprs and Dripping Springs, point to the importance of natural water sources for both residence and travelers in the more remote sections of Polk, Montgomery, Howard, and Pike counties.