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2020 Map of Rich Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rich Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rich Mountain dominates this section of the Ouachita National Forest at the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, where the steep ridgelines of the Ouachita Mountains dictate the path of human infrastructure. The settlement of Eagleton sits along the low ground near the headwaters of the Ouachita River, serving as a focal point for local transit including State Hwy 272 and several county roads. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with prominent peaks like Black Fork Mountain and Fourche Mountain separated by strategic passes such as Eagle Gap and Saddle Gap.

Researchers will find evidence of early upland life preserved in the Sexton Cem and Little Cem, while modern recreational use is represented by the long-distance Ouachita National Recreation Trail. The drainage patterns of Clear Fork and Powell Cr illustrate how the area's hydrology follows the trellis-like structure of the surrounding mountains, providing a clear picture of the region's physical geography.