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2011 Map of Mozark Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mozark Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mozark Mountain and Backbone Mountain dominate this corner of Tucker County, where high ridges separate the drainages of the Blackwater River and Dry Fork. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage network, featuring numerous mountain runs such as Finley Run, Lindy Run, and the multi-branched Red Run. Settlement is sparse and primarily confined to peripheral locations, including Mackeyville in the northwest and Gladwin in the south near the Teter Cemetery.

The presence of the Olson Lookout Tower on Backbone Mountain highlights the importance of forest management in this heavily timbered region. Historical transit through the mountains is marked by several public roads and forest routes, such as Brooklyn Heights Rd and Park Forest Road 806. From the banks of Otter Creek to the heights of Shaeffers Mountain, this survey illustrates the intersection of high Appalachian geography and the small communities that inhabit its valleys.