1958 Map of Mountain Fork

About this map

Wilhelmina State Park sits atop the high ridges of Rich Mountain along the border of Arkansas and Oklahoma, where the scenic Skyline Drive follows the crest. This 1958 survey captures a landscape dominated by the Ouachita National Forest and the significant elevation of Black Fork Mountain. The Kansas City Southern railroad cuts through the terrain, serving small siding settlements like Fogel and Howard. The topography is defined by parallel ridges and the intricate drainage basins of the Kiamichi River and the Mountain Fork Little River. Local genealogy interests are anchored by the Healy Cem and the settlement of Mountain Fork, while the northern portion of the map shows the scattered residences of Mitchell near Little Black Fork Mountain.