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2020 Map of Bluffton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bluffton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bluffton and the surrounding Yell County settlements are defined by their position between the high ridges of Dutch Creek Mtn and the winding course of the Fourche La Fave River. This survey captures a rural landscape where small communities like Waltreak, Chalybeate Springs, and Pleasant Hill are linked by a network of forest roads and state routes. The influence of the Ouachita National Forest is prominent, covering much of the central and southern portions of the map, which dictates the layout of the valley's agricultural and residential pockets.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several community burial grounds, including Bluffton Cem, Chalybeate Springs Cem, and Waltreak Cem. The map shows how water resources shaped early development, with numerous named branches like Kitchen Br and Gafford Cr feeding into the primary river system. Distinctive landmarks such as the Catlett Farms Airport and Briggs Memorial Park provide modern reference points within this long-established river valley corridor.