2020 Map of Baker Springs

About this map

Ouachita National Forest dominates the landscape of the western Arkansas highlands in this modern record of Howard and Polk counties. The area is defined by the Cossatot Wild and Scenic River, which carves a path through the terrain alongside the River Corridor Trail. Small settlements like Baker Springs and Hartley sit amidst a network of forest roads and timber access routes. A history of early settlement is visible at Duckett Ford on the Cossatot River, while local heritage is preserved at sites such as Duckett Cem and Center Cem. The topography is marked by distinctive drainages including Devils Hollow and Opossum Creek, illustrating the complex water network that has shaped the human and natural history of this timber-rich region.