2014 Map of Avant

About this map

Avant and the surrounding wilderness of the Ouachita National Forest define this landscape where the North Fork Ouachita River meets the northern reaches of Lake Ouachita. The map reveals a transition from the high peaks of Blue Ouachita Mtn and Pilot Knob to the flooded valleys of the reservoir. A network of timber and forest roads, including Logtruck Rd and Tabor Mountain Rd, crisscrosses the terrain, indicating the ongoing intersection of industry and recreation. For those tracing family histories in Garland County, several burial sites are documented across the varying elevations, from Avant Cem near the settlement to the more secluded Mt Tabor Cem and Caldwell Cem. The topography is dominated by numerous hollows and knobs, such as Hogpen Hollow and Gobblers Knob, while Daley Cr and Cedar Fourche Cr feed into the larger water systems.