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1958 Map of Mountain Fork

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mountain Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Black Fork Mountain and Rich Mountain dominate this landscape along the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, where the Ouachita Mountains are defined by high ridges and narrow creek valleys. The Kansas City Southern railroad follows a winding path through the valley between the peaks, serving the small settlements of Fogel and Howard. These communities and the namesake settlement of Mountain Fork reflect the area's history of isolated homesteads and rail-dependent mountain life during the mid-20th century.

Recreational development is evident along the high ground where Skyline Drive traverses the ridge near Wilhelmina State Park. The map documents numerous headwaters, including the Kiamichi River and Mill Creek, as they descend from the Ouachita National Forest. Genealogists may find interest in the Heely Cem located on the eastern slopes of Rich Mountain, providing a specific point of reference for local families.