2017 Map of Acorn

About this map

Acorn sits at the southern edge of this map where the Ouachita River begins its course through the high ridges of the Ouachita National Forest. The landscape is defined by the heavy folds of Fourche Mtn and Shut-In Mtn, which frame a network of mountain roads and stream valleys. The intersection of US Highway 71 and US Highway 270 provides the primary transit corridor, while the Ouachita National Recreation Trail winds through the interior peaks, crossing through Foran Gap as it follows the high ground. To the east, the Irons Fork Reservoir and its associated water infrastructure at Water Plant Rd reflect the utility of the local topography for water management. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Foran Cem and several family-named landmarks like Harvey Ridge and Pitman Cr, which suggest the footprint of early mountain homesteading in this part of Polk County.