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1982 Map of Lake Ouachita

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Lake Ouachita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Ouachita National Forest dominates this topographic study of West Central Arkansas, revealing a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of the Ouachita Mountains. The map provides a detailed view of the massive Lake Ouachita and the surrounding timberlands, illustrating the region's transition from the hydraulic power of the Ouachita River to the recreation-driven economies of the early 1980s. To the north, the Petit Jean River and Dutch Creek carve through valleys between Bogus Ridge and Fourche Mountain.

Smaller settlements and rural post offices such as Buckville (PO), Pencil Bluff, and Washita appear alongside newer developments like Hot Springs Village. The presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad line near Hot Springs and the expansive Nimrod State Game Management Area further emphasize the map's coverage of diverse land use, from industrial transport and wildlife management to emerging residential communities.