2020 Map of Bee Mountain

About this map

The Ouachita National Forest dominates this section of Scott County, where the topography is defined by a series of parallel sandstone ridges and narrow valleys. The Poteau River and its tributary, the E Fork Poteau River, carve through the central landscape, while the Petit Jean River flows across the northern reaches near Round Mtn. This area is characterized by long, linear features like Waldron Ridge and Dutch Creek Mtn, which restrict travel to specific corridors such as State Hwy 248. Small-scale water management is evident at Moore Lake and Selkirk Lake, positioned near the valley floors. For those researching local heritage, the presence of Mount Pleasant Cem and Friendship Cem provides specific points of interest amidst the timberlands and ridge-top terrain.