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2011 Map of Calico Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Calico Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Calico Rock anchors this portion of the White River valley, where the waterway carves deep bluffs and creates landforms like Creswell Island and Herd Island. The 2011 landscape reveals a territory defined by high ridges and secluded hollows, such as Picnic Hollow and Caney Hollow, that dictated the placement of long-standing family settlements. Traces of early transportation and community infrastructure are visible through Chesmond Ferry and numerous family burial grounds, including the Rorie, Cuff, and Harris Cemetery.

Strategic vantage points on Hixon Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain are marked by the Green Lookout Tower and Sugarloaf Mountain Lookout Tower, respectively, reflecting the area's forest management history. The map also highlights the City Rock Bluff Special Interest Area, suggesting a shift toward conservation and recreation in the Ozark terrain. Smaller settlements like Culp and Optimus remain connected by a network of winding roads like Gunner Pool Rd and Tie Ridge Rd.