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2011 Map of Cotter SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Summit anchors the southern portion of this Marion County landscape, situated where the Ozark hills begin their descent toward the impounded waters of the White River. The 2011 topography reveals a history of extraction etched into the terrain, with numerous sites such as the Onwata Mine, Lost Bell Mine, and Lead Drift Mine concentrated in the hollows and along the ridges. These mines suggest a legacy of lead and zinc prospecting that once defined the local economy before the area transitioned toward the recreational and residential character seen near the shores of Bull Shoals Lake.

The complex drainage network, including Jimmie Creek and Moccasin Creek, has carved deep valleys like Onwata Hollow and Lean Mine Hollow. Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, such as Mountain View Cemetery and Georges Creek Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the families who settled this rugged corner of Arkansas. Landmarks like The Rock House and Wolf Wallow Ridge further define the geography, reflecting the traditional naming conventions of the Ozark plateau.