2024 Map of Chula Mountain

About this map

Chula sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned where several drainages meet within the Ouachita National Forest. The settlement is closely tied to the surrounding topography, with the Chula Cem and Killian Cem providing vital points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in Yell County. The area is defined by a dense network of ridges and watercourses, including the notable Irons Fork and Mulberry Creek. The topography is particularly complex here, featuring landmarks like Chula Mountain, Saddle Back Mtn, and the distinctive Lackey Bluff. A legacy of timber and rural navigation is evident in the numerous forest roads, such as Co RD 71 and Bluff Rd, which wind between named heights like Bee Suck Mountain and Qualls Mountain. For outdoor historians, the presence of the Ouachita National Recreation Trl in the southeast corner marks the modern intersection of conservation and wilderness access.