2017 Map of Mount Ida

About this map

Mount Ida serves as the primary hub in this Montgomery County landscape, situated where the South Fork Ouachita River meets the local road network. The surrounding terrain is defined by the high ridges of the Ouachita National Forest, including the prominent Mauldin Mtn north of the river. This 2017 survey reveals a community deeply connected to its ancestry through numerous small burial grounds dispersed across the forest and river bottoms, such as Old Salyer Cem, Garrett Cem, and Amason Cem. These sites, often located near old homestead roads like Goss Rd and Alexander Rd, offer valuable touchpoints for genealogists. The map also traces the Womble Trail S, a long-distance path that follows the topography of the Ouachitas, illustrating the area's continued reliance on the forest for both recreation and geography.