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2024 Map of Big Flat

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Big Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The town of Big Flat serves as the primary settlement in this corner of the Ozarks, positioned where the boundaries of Marion, Searcy, and Baxter counties meet. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Buffalo National River, which carves through the northern portion of the map. This area is characterized by steep topography and numerous hollows such as Loonbeam Hollow and Vickery Hollow, alongside prominent peaks like Almus Knob and Suggs Mtn.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, including the Big Flat Cemetery, Woodcock Cemetery, and Hepsey Cemetery. Much of the territory is dedicated to conservation, split between the Ozark National Forest and protected wilderness areas. The Buffalo River features distinct river landmarks like Fishtrap Shoal and Fox Bar Shoal, reflecting the waterway's role in the regional geography and its historic lack of bridge infrastructure in the more remote sections.