1981 Map of Hodgen

About this map

Ouachita National Forest blankets the southern half of this Oklahoma landscape, where the rugged topography of Blue Mountain and Snake Mountain transitions into the valley of the Poteau River. The small community of Hodgen, also known as Hodgens Station, serves as a focal point for the Kansas City Southern railroad line that follows the Black Fork north. Local history is anchored by several family and community landmarks, including Perry Chapel and a series of burial grounds such as Naylor Cem, Conser Cem, and Perry Cem. The map illustrates a rural economy of small settlements like Conser and Reichert connected by the Holson Valley Road, while recreational areas around Cedar Lake and its Campground reflect the area's development within the Holson Valley State Game Management Area.