2014 Map of Greenwood

About this map

The Bonanza Gas Field anchors the northwestern corner of this Sebastian County landscape, where the ridges of the Ouachita foothills dictate the pattern of human settlement. The city of Greenwood sits as a regional hub near the eastern edge, while smaller communities like Jenny Lind, Excelsior, and Witcherville are spaced along the valley floors. The complex topography is defined by the prominent Backbone Mtn and Devils Backbone Ridge, which separate the various creek drainages including Heartsill Cr and Mackenay Cr. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds throughout the area, such as Douglass Cem, Lovelace Cem, and Mt Zineche Cem. This modern survey illustrates the enduring relationship between the steep timbered ridges and the pockets of agricultural and residential development that follow the winding paths of Us-71 and the local Arkansas state routes.