1962 Map of Fannie

About this map

Lake Ouachita dominates the southern half of this landscape, its intricate, branching shoreline reaching deep into the Ouachita National Forest. The map captures the area shortly after the mid-century creation of the reservoir, showing how the rising waters reshaped the terrain around the Ouachita River and its tributaries like the Irons Fork. Small landings and settlement points, such as Little Fir Landing and Avant Landing, mark the new waterfront economy that replaced the original river valley culture.