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1986 Map of Story

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Story
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Quachita River and the northern reaches of Lake Ouachita dominate this mid-1980s landscape at the boundary of the Ouachita National Forest. This region of Montgomery County is characterized by a dense network of mountain ridges and creek drainages, including Muddy Creek and Story Creek, which flow toward the reservoir. The small settlements of Story and Washita serve as local hubs, while Buddys Landing indicates the recreational importance of the waterfront.

Upland areas are largely preserved within the Muddy Creek State Wildlife Management Area, featuring landmarks like Big Round Top Mountain and Chalybeate Spring Mountain. The presence of a Cem near Gibbs and various named features like Jeff Summit Mountain and Harold Ridge provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to these rugged townships before the modern era of forest management completely took hold.