2016 Map of Goodwater

About this map

The confluence of the Little River and the Mountain Fork river defines the hydrological character of this McCurtain County landscape. Within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest, the terrain is marked by a complex network of wetlands and oxbow features, including Grassy Lake, Forked Lake, and the meandering Crooked Cr. The settlement of Goodwater serves as a central point, situated near the headwaters of Goodwater Cr, while Shinewell anchors the southeastern portion of the map. These small communities are historically tied to the timber and land management of the region, evidenced by the prevalence of forestry-related routes like Weyerhaeuser Rd. Local heritage is preserved at sites such as Philadelphia Cem and Panki Bok Cem, the latter located near the drainage of Panki Bok Cr.