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2020 Map of Fort Douglas

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fort Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Fort Douglas and the surrounding high ridges of the Ozark National Forest define this landscape along the Big Piney Creek Wild and Scenic River. This 2020 survey details a region characterized by deep hollows and prominent knobs named for local families, such as McMinn Knob, Freeman Knob, and Wheeler Knob. The presence of several historic burying grounds, including Wheeler Cem, Self Cem, and Coleman Cem near Dillen, provides valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking early settlers in this remote portion of Pope, Johnson, and Newton counties.

Outdoor landmarks are prominent throughout the topography, notably the Hurricane Creek Natural Bridge and Buzzard Roost Rocks Natural Arch. The Ozark Highlands Trail winds through the terrain, crossing the Hurricane Creek Wild and Scenic River and passing features like Parker Ridge. The map also traces the network of forest roads and local routes such as Indian Creek Rd and Maupin Flat Rd, which connect the scattered settlements and clearings of the modern Ozarks.