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2017 Map of Mountain Fork

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mountain Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rich Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Ouachita National Forest dominate this borderland where Oklahoma and Arkansas meet. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation landscape defined by significant ridges like Black Fork Mountain and Middle Mountain, which direct the flow of numerous waterways including the Kiamichi River and Big Creek. The settlement pattern is sparse, with small communities like Fogel and Howard situated along the valley corridors, while the eponymous Mountain Fork settlement sits further south near the banks of the Mountain Fork river.

For local history researchers, the map identifies specific points of interest such as the Pioneer Cemetery and Heely Cemetery, providing precise locations for genealogical study. The presence of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail and routes like Skyline Drive illustrate the region's recreational and transit infrastructure through the mountains, while features like Reeds Lake and Dark Hollow Branch offer insight into the local drainage and hydrology at the state line.