2017 Map of Bearden

About this map

Bearden and the small settlement of Harlow anchor this landscape along the border of Ouachita and Calhoun counties. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage network where Locust Bayou and Two Bayou wind through the timberlands, feeding into numerous named wetlands such as Covington Pond, North Pond, and Middle Pond. This 2017 survey reflects the modern road system, including Ouachita Road 280 and Co Rd 70, which connect the rural homesteads and family sites. Genealogists will find the locations of Moss Cem and Harlow Cem particularly useful for identifying family burials in this corner of Arkansas. The survey captures the intricate balance between the local water systems like Little Champagnolle Cr and the rural infrastructure that has supported these communities into the 21st century.