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1959 Map of Umpire

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Umpire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Ouachita National Forest dominates the northern half of this terrain, where steep ridges like the Hanna Range and Porter Mountain rise above the drainage basins of the Cossatot River and the Little Missouri River. This late-1950s survey captures a landscape defined by isolated homesteads and small gathering places along the valleys, including the settlements of Umpire and Galena in the southern reaches. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as Center Ch, Midway Ch, and several family or community burial grounds including Union Cem and Section Cem.

Evidence of early extraction remains visible via numerous Mines and a Mine scattered through the Gap Springs and Fulton areas. The topography is intricate, featuring distinct peaks such as Tall Peak, Eagle Mountain, and Fodderstack Mountain. Water access was historically vital here, with features like Shady Lake and the confluence of the Saline River branches providing the primary orientation for the region's rural road network.