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2024 Map of Bog Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Oklahoma Arkansas state line divides this section of the Ouachita Mountains, where the settlement of Bog Springs sits at the base of Whiskey Peak. This upland landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where Hickory Creek and Indian Creek flow through the northern reaches while Rough Creek and Cross Creek carve paths through the central ridges. The presence of Oak Grove Cem and various forest roads like Polk Road 431 suggest a long-standing rural community integrated with the surrounding timberlands.

Elevations rise sharply at Cross Mountains and south toward Williams Mtn, framing a geography of narrow valleys and spring-fed streams including Twin Springs. The road network is largely comprised of county and forest routes, such as Co Rd 442 and Polk Road 16, which provide access to these remote reaches. The southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by Robinson Bull Creek and Cedar Branch, indicating the watershed's transition as it moves deeper into Polk County.