2024 Map of Cauthron

About this map

Cauthron and the surrounding Arkansas river bottoms define this landscape where the Poteau River winds through the valley between Poteau Mtn and Round Mtn. This modern survey reveals a region shaped by its proximity to the Ouachita National Forest and the Poteau Mountain Wilderness, preserving the transition from agricultural valley floors to steep timbered ridges. Local history is anchored by the Cauthron Cem and Kirk Cem, while small settlements like Patterson and Oliver mark the corridor along State Hwy 28. The complex drainage network, including James Fork, Twomile Creek, and Widow Creek, illustrates the hydraulic patterns that dictated early road placement, such as Shadley Creek Rd and Weeks Rd, which still follow the natural contours of the land today.