2024 Map of Baker Springs

About this map

The Cossatot Wild and Scenic River carves through the forested terrain of Howard and Polk counties, defining the character of this landscape in the western reaches of the Ouachita National Forest. Small settlements and family landmarks such as Baker Springs and Hartley dot the map, connected by a network of forest roads and more established routes like Highway 278. The terrain is marked by distinctive drainages including Baker Creek and Cow Creek, with deep local features like Devils Hollow and Duckett Ford providing evidence of long-established backcountry navigation.