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2024 Map of Gravelly

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Gravelly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Gravelly and its neighboring settlements sit within a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of the Ouachita Mountains, where the Fourche LaFave River and Dutch Creek carve through the terrain. The map documents a rural network of forest roads and county routes, such as Cheyenne Rd and Blue Ball Rd, which connect small communities like Blue Ball and Nola across the Scott and Yell County line. These roads follow the valleys between prominent landmarks including Petit Jean Mountain and Dutch Creek Mountain.

Genealogical interest is centered on several local burial sites, notably Egypt Cem, Red Hill Cem, Young Gravelly Cem, and Parks Cem. Much of the northern and central area is occupied by the Ouachita National Forest, with terrain features like Honey Cut Gap and Callahan Knob punctuating the ridgelines. The settlement pattern shows a concentration of activity along the river and creek bottoms, contrasting with the forested heights of Chop Off Mtn and Petit Jean Mountain.