2017 Map of Athens

About this map

The community of Athens sits at the heart of this landscape where the Ouachita National Forest meets the southern foothills. This 2017 survey reveals a terrain defined by ridges and river valleys, with landmarks such as Brush Heap Mtn and Fodderstack Mtn towering over the drainages of the Saline River and the Little Missouri River. A network of forest and private roads, including the Athens-Big Fork N and Athens-Bigfork S trails, underscores the area's history of recreation and timber management. Genealogists will find significant local data in the several scattered burial sites, including the Athens Cem, White Oak Cems, and Brushy Cems. The convergence of Howard, Polk, Pike, and Montgomery counties within this quadrangle highlights its position as a central geographical point for regional research.