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2017 Map of Cotter

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cotter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The White River carves a massive, serpentine path through this portion of Marion County, defining the local geography as it winds around Cane Island and Bayless Island. This area, heavily influenced by the presence of Bull Shoals Lake to the north, shows a landscape of deep river bends and significant elevation changes near Bull Shoals Mtn and Long Hill. The settlements of Flippin and Cotter anchor the southern half of the map, connected by a network of roads that follow the ridges and valleys of the Ozark Plateau.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the region, including Flippin Cem, Burch Cem, Jenkins Cem, Fairview Cem, and Hurst Cem. Transportation and access to the water are central themes, evidenced by the Cotter Bridge, Gastons Airport, and the Marion County Regional Airport. The terrain is further dissected by numerous smaller waterways such as Fallen Ash Cr, Jenkins Br, and Lithia Cr, which feed into the primary river system.