1978 Map of Lake Catherine

About this map

Lake Catherine serves as the central focal point of this late-1970s landscape, where the waters of the Ouachita River are harnessed at the Remmel Dam. This area, split between Garland and Hot Spring counties, shows a transition from the urban fringes of Hot Springs to the recreational and industrial zones of central Arkansas. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad tracks trace the northern shoreline, connecting industrial sites like Jones Mills and the mines near Bald Mountain. Residential developments such as Diamondhead and Shorewood Hills appear alongside institutional landmarks like Camp Couchdale and Camp Tanako. Rural heritage is preserved in the location of Sulphur Springs Ch, Irwin Cem, and Lakeside Sch, while Lake Catherine State Park occupies the peninsula formed by the winding river and Narrow Mountain.