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2011 Map of Baker Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Baker Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Cossatot River winds through this section of Arkansas, defining a landscape of numerous historical river crossings and small timber-road networks. This 2011 survey documents a remote area where the river's path is marked by a series of named fords, including Duckett Ford, Church Ford, and Baker Ford, indicating a long-standing reliance on these natural transit points before modern infrastructure. The map centers on the small settlements of Baker Springs, Hartley, and Duckett, providing a detailed look at the rural geography and family landmarks such as Duckett Cemetery and Center Cemetery.

Extensive forest service and timber roads, many labeled with the Weyco designation, dominate the hills around Devils Hollow. These paths suggest the modern industrial footprint of the timber industry on the terrain, even as the map preserves older place names and watercourses like Baker Creek, Cow Creek, and Opossum Creek. The density of named fords along the Cossatot and its tributaries offers a tangible link to the area's early settlement patterns and rural navigation.