1890 Map of Mount Ida

About this map

Mt Ida serves as the focal point for this late 19th-century survey of the Ouachita Mountains region, where deep valleys are carved by the Washita or Ouachita River and the Fourche La Fave River. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses and the gaps between prominent ridges such as Dutch Creek Mountain and Fourche Mountain. Notable local centers like Silver City and Sulphur Springs are documented alongside smaller outposts such as Walnut Tree and Oden. The geography reveals a landscape defined by its hydrography, with dozens of named tributaries including Irons Fork, Cedar Creek, and Dutch Creek providing the lifeblood for early mountain communities. This period shows the region before modern highway development, with land divisions for Scott, Yell, and Montgomery counties clearly delineated across the rugged interior.