1972 Map of Wildhorse Mountain

About this map

Wildhorse Mountain and Blackjack Mountain dominate this corner of the Choctaw Country, where the landscape is defined by the sharp ridges and deep creek drainages of the Ouachita Mountains. The northern reaches of the map are preserved within the Pushmaтaha County State Game Refuge, while the southern slopes descend toward the winding Brushy Creek and North Brushy Creek. This 1970s survey illustrates a rugged timber and game-focused economy, with isolated settlements like Nashoba and Divide clinging to the valley floors. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of the Divide Ch and a small Cem, along with the Cloudy Lookout Tower positioned for fire watch on the high ridges. The map also records the presence of the Alexander Trail and a Shale Pit, reflecting the ongoing balance between natural preservation and rural industry.