1968 Map of Onyx

About this map

Onyx and Aly stand as the primary settlements within this 1968 landscape, dominated by the heavily timbered ridges of the Ouachita National Forest. The geography is defined by prominent peaks including Allen Peak, which features a lookout tower, and the long ridgeline of Bear Head Mountain. Waterways like the Fourche La Fave River and South Fourche Creek carve through the terrain, joined by numerous smaller streams such as Holland Branch and Durrough Creek. Local history is preserved in sites like the Ballew Cem and Keener Cem, while the Onyx Trail suggests historical transit routes through the hollows. The presence of fine red dashed lines on the map indicating selected fence and field lines provides a unique layer of data for researchers tracking historical land use and property boundaries in this part of Yell County.