Loading map...

1958 Map of Rich Mountain

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Rich Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Ouachita National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, defined by the prominent ridge of Rich Mountain. The mountain's crest is home to the Rich Mountain Lookout Tower and provides the path for Skyline Drive, which winds through Wilhelmina State Park. In the valley below, the Kansas City Southern railroad follows the contours of the terrain, passing through the small communities of Rich Mountain and Eagleton.

Settlement patterns in late 1950s Polk County are concentrated along these transport corridors and in gaps like Eagle Gap, where the Eagle Gap Ranger Sta is situated. Beyond the main ridges, a network of smaller peaks such as Shut In Mountain and Fourche Mountain creates a complex drainage system feeding the Quachita River and Black Fork Creek. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Center Point Ch and Sexton Cem, while several gravel pits indicate the area's rural industry.