1980 Map of Ludwig

About this map

Lake Ludwig and the surrounding heights of the Ozark National Forest characterize this part of Johnson County, where the landscape transitions from industrial extraction to agricultural research. In the southern half of the quadrangle, several Strip Mine operations and numerous Gas Wells indicate the active energy production of the late 1970s. This industrial presence is contrasted by the University of Arkansas Experimental Farm, which occupies land near Lick Mountain. Local genealogy is well-documented through scattered family burial grounds and congregations, including Johnson Cem, King Cem, and Mt Zion Ch. The rugged terrain is punctuated by landmarks such as Spainhour Falls and Stillwell Mountain, while the small community of Ludwig serves as a central point for the local road network. The map preserves the era's balance between the preservation of the national forest and the economic utility of the land.