2020 Map of Mountain Fork

About this map

The Oklahoma-Arkansas state line bisects this rugged corridor of the Ouachita National Forest, where the high ridges of Black Fork Mtn and Rich Mtn dominate the horizon. In the northern sections, the settlement of Fogel and the community of Howard sit along the drainage of Big Creek, while the southern reaches follow the winding path of the Mountain Fork river. This 2020 survey documents the modern layout of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail as it traverses the crests, providing a detailed view of the natural hydrology including the Kiamichi River and Horsepen Creek. Local history is preserved at high elevations near the state line at Heely Cem and Pioneer Cem, while the winding Skyline Drive offers access to these remote peaks. The map provides a clear record of the interface between protected forest lands and small mountain communities like Mountain Fork.