2020 Map of Acorn

About this map

The settlement of Acorn serves as the focal point for this survey of the high mountain ridges and narrow valleys along the Scott and Polk County line. The landscape is defined by the massive presence of Fourche Mountain and Rich Mountain, much of which is managed as part of the Ouachita National Forest. This terrain dictates the local transport and water patterns, with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail winding across the high elevations while the Ouachita River and Irons Fork Reservoir collect the runoff from numerous named drainages like Chances Creek and Pitman Creek. To the east, the Gap Creek Valley opens up between the ridges. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies the Foran Cemetery near Foran Gap, along with numerous labeled mountain landmarks such as Harvey Ridge, Shut-In Mountain, and Round Top Mountain.