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1969 Map of Natural Dam

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Natural Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Lee Creek and Mountain Fork converge in this rugged section of the Ozark National Forest along the Arkansas-Oklahoma border. The landscape is defined by its dramatic topography, featuring prominent summits like Birchfield Mountain and Chinkapin Knob, intersected by deep ravines such as Whitzen Hollow and Huey Hollow. This era shows a scattered mountain community connected by narrow trails, including the Ashley Trail and Liberty Hill Trail.

Genealogists can find several family and community landmarks, from the Bateman Cem near the state line to Peaceful Home Ch and Independence Ch further south. The settlement of Natural Dam serves as a local focal point near where the waters of Cove Creek join the larger stream system. Infrastructure for forest management and monitoring is evident via a Lookout Tower, a Radio Tower, and a Gaging Station located near Cold Spring Lake.